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N108 PAE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,133 mi
Last recorded107,133 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 PAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,133 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,244 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

the surface of the brake discs are very rusty and pitted

wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 28 Nov 2014 106,241 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

the surface faces of the brake discs are very rusty and pitted

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,623 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 30 Dec 2008 89,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel almost excessive

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,318 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 79,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,742 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 54,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N108 PAE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N108 PAE, 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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N108 PAE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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