2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti Type Uk Prodrive (PPP)

Subaru Impreza WRX STI, TYPE UK, Prodrive (PPP)
Collectors example with only 5000 genuine miles.
WRX-STi Type UK. For Subaru fans, STi holds as much kudos as M does for BMW and AMG for Mercedes and in this guise was the car UK customers had been begging for. A redesign of the engine meant nearly 80 per cent of the all-alloy engine was unique in comparison to the regular WRX and this lifted power to 265bhp alongside a raft of supporting modifications. For the wannabe rally drivers, the Type UK even came with the added edition of an intercooler water spray button to help keep intake temperatures down when tackling a Welsh forest (or more likely the local bypass). The finishing touch being the ‘UK’ moniker to distinguish the UK car from its grey import cousins and while the car was now much quicker than the base model, it wasn’t quick enough for some - in stepped Prodrive once again, offering their ‘PPP’ (Prodrive Performance Pack) official upgrade. This included the addition of a high-pressure fuel pump, sports catalyst, larger exhaust system and ECU mapping enhancements, boosting power from 265bhp to a much meatier 305bhp. The 0-60 sprint fell from an already-respectable 5. 2 seconds to a supercar-bating 4. 6 and the UK finally had an Impreza to rival the JDM market cars. This particular example of the WRX-STi Type UK is possibly the lowest mileage example available today, with a scarce 5000 miles since rolling off the production line in 2003. Sporting its original specification bar the addition of the Morette front headlight upgrades to further mimic the fabulous WRC cars, this example is fitted with the much sought-after PPP (Prodrive Performance Pack) upping the power to over 300bhp. The car was purchased new by a husband and wife duo, originally in the wife’s name and transferred to her husband sometime later (recorded at the same address). During their ownership, the car is alleged to have lived in its own heated and carpeted garage and the majority of the car’s mileage was accrued during this time, having been used scarcely on ‘high days and dry days’. Its next custodian was the Dealership Principle of a Subaru franchise main dealer, then sold again in 2020 having covered 4, 730 miles total upon its sale. The owner carried on the tradition and stored the car in his own carpeted garage and during his two-and-a-half year ownership of the car covered a scant 243 miles. Upon his purchase of the car, it was subject to a major service which included the replacement of the timing belt kit at a cost of £666. 67. The car is accompanied by its original book pack including stamped service book, owners manual, radio certificate of conformity, airbag instructions, service invoicing and proof of Prodrive Performance Pack, two keys (security wheel nut, allen key for STI tyre valve dust caps. Standing today at 5050 miles, this stunning WRX-STi Type UK is arguably the lowest mileage example available and would make an attractive investment piece or a superb addition to any rally or performance car collection.

SERVICE HISTORY
01/ 03/ 2003 - First registered
17/ 04/ 2003 at 927 miles - 1, 000 miles service, carried out by Subaru Thurlow Nunn Standen.
02/ 04/ 2005 at 2, 598 miles - 10, 000 miles service, carried out by Subaru Thurlow Nunn Standen
04/ 03/ 2006 at 2, 895 miles - MOT, clean first time pass
03/ 03/ 2007 at 3, 178 miles - MOT, clean first time pass
01/ 03/ 2008 at 3, 415 miles - MOT, clean first time pass
28/ 02/ 2009 at 3, 500 miles - MOT, clean first time pass
28/ 06/ 2010 at 3, 539 miles - MOT, clean first time pass
14/ 07/ 2010 - Number plate change
26/ 07/ 2010 - Registered owner change
03/ 05/ 2013 at 4, 108 miles - MOT, clean first time pass
08/ 07/ 2017 at 4, 706 miles - MOT, clean first time pass
07/ 12/ 2019 at 4, 731 miles - MOT, clean first time pass
20/ 12/ 2019 - Registered owner change
19/ 02/ 2020 - Number plate change
12/ 03/ 2020 at 4, 731 miles - 60, 000 miles service, carried out by MTC Subaru. During this appointment, the car was subject to a full inspection and major service which included the replacement of the oil and oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs, transmission oil, differential oil and timing belt kit.
13/ 03/ 2020 - Registered owner change
22/ 02/ 2021 at 4, 828 miles - MOT, clean first time pass
21/ 03/ 2022 at 4, 862 miles - Oil change service and MOT, carried out by Tanworth Garage.
09/ 06/ 2023 at 4995 Miles- MOT, Clean first time pass