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P831 PTR

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 PTR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,326 miles

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

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

coolent leak

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 83,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolent leak

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 73,335 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 73,335 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT OF 20MM APPOX SHOWING CORDS

Fail 18 Apr 2008 69,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,048 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,328 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 65,283 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 65,284 miles

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)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Too much oil in engine

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P831 PTR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P831 PTR, 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 P831 PTR registered?

P831 PTR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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