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R856 KWS

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,154 mi
Last recorded109,154 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 KWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 109,154 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 109,132 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 106,180 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,964 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 100,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2009 99,615 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,181 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2008 88,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

water leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,657 miles

slight water leak from engine † †battery insecure

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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R856 KWS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R856 KWS, 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 R856 KWS registered?

R856 KWS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is R856 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 KWS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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