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R215 XWO

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,216 mi
Last recorded82,216 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 XWO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,216 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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emission s test, recommend further investigation

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emission s test, recommend further investigation

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,591 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 74,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,319 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,411 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,896 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 55,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 48,802 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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R215 XWO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 96,851 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R215 XWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R215 XWO registered?

R215 XWO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is R215 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 XWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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