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R178 YTF

2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti111,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 YTF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 133,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 120,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 120,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 109,995 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 109,990 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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R178 YTF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 111,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R178 YTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R178 YTF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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