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R743 RSS

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,121 mi
Last recorded57,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo54,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 RSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,121 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/r b/hoses rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/

Fail 17 Jun 2009 57,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/r b/hoses rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/

Pass 27 May 2008 51,536 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake poor.

Pass 17 May 2006 33,757 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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R743 RSS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 54,741 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R743 RSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R743 RSS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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