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M428 TVM

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM428 TVM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 98,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 98,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 97,351 miles

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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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M428 TVM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M428 TVM, 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 M428 TVM registered?

M428 TVM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is M428 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M428 TVM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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