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L493 WPN

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,246 mi
Last recorded117,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 WPN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 117,246 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 117,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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L493 WPN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 96,851 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L493 WPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L493 WPN registered?

L493 WPN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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