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P185 JNU

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,551 mi
Last recorded123,551 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 JNU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 123,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,300 miles

SILLS FLOOR INNERS JACKING POINTS GOING WEAL REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT UNDERBODY ALL BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,613 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,163 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 115,163 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 113,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 113,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 111,950 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 111,945 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 109,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Slight free play present in nearside and offside front suspension top strut bearings.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 109,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner face.

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight free play present in nearside and offside front suspension top strut bearings.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 105,170 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn inner edge's.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 95,752 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 92,768 miles

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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P185 JNU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P185 JNU, 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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P185 JNU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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