1992 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX IMPREZA2.0L PETROL

Most recent MOT outcome The last recorded MOT was on 7 June 2011, when the car passed at 10,300 mi. No defects were noted at that test, which suggests that the faults recorded in the earlier 27 March 2010 test had been remedied before the 2011 inspection. Recurring mechanical pattern The 2010 MOT highlighted a cluster of safety‑related defects: several head‑lamp and position‑lamp failures, a non‑functioning horn, excessive corrosion on both rear‑suspension mounting points, front‑brake binding, and brake‑efficiency just meeting the minimum requirement (both service and parking brakes). Those items are all serious – especially the brake and suspension concerns – because they directly affect stopping distance and handling stability. The fact that they were all cleared by the 2011 pass indicates that the car received a fairly extensive repair programme at that time. Trend – worsening, stable or improving? From 2007 to 2009 the MOT record was clean, then the 2010 test revealed multiple failures, followed by a clean pass in 2011. That sequence suggests a short‑term deterioration that was addressed, resulting in an improvement at the last recorded test. However, there have been no MOT results after 2011, so the current trend is unknown. Without recent testing, the vehicle could have returned to a good state, remained stable, or deteriorated again over the past 15 years.