1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.0L Petrol · C3 SEU
1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 118,885 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C3 SEU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2025
- 118,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C3 SEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti (C3 SEU) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
C3 SEU Mileage History
- 05/08/2022118,369 mi
- 05/08/2022118,369 mi
- 15/08/2023118,483 mi+114 mi
- 05/03/2025118,885 mi+402 mi
Average of roughly 200 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza WRX / STI Mk2 (GD/GG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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