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R18 XLY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,079 mi
Last recorded72,079 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 XLY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,079 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 72,076 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,783 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 71,783 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 71,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,630 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 62,600 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)

rear disc corroded near side

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,779 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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R18 XLY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R18 XLY, 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 R18 XLY registered?

R18 XLY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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