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L546 LNC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,829 mi
Last recorded95,829 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL546 LNC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,570 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 147,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rack end slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2011 147,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rack end slight play

Fail 13 May 2011 147,704 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight move ment in centre steering rach bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2010 144,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 139,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 133,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

slight wear to slide bushing of steering rack,off side inner bush in rubber boot,but no play at steering wheel relitive to road wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2007 126,134 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 126,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2006 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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L546 LNC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L546 LNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L546 LNC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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