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R953 PKS

2003 Subaru 1.8L

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,025 mi
Last recorded61,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 PKS
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,025 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 145,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 138,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 132,859 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2010 126,367 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 126,395 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 121,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 110,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 98,963 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru 1.8L?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
2,474
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 140
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 46
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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R953 PKS is a 2003 Subaru 1.8L in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Subaru 1.8L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R953 PKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru 1.8L typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru 1.8L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R953 PKS registered?

R953 PKS is a 2003 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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