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P490 LLY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,766 mi
Last recorded130,766 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 LLY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 130,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 130,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,006 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 124,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,291 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 118,822 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 113,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,914 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,986 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,975 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 45,828 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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P490 LLY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P490 LLY, 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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What year was P490 LLY registered?

P490 LLY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is P490 LLY safe to buy?

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