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CV02 OBS

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,133 mi
Last recorded102,133 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 OBS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,133 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,020 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer edge caused by fouling wheel arch

offside rear tyre has cuts on outer edge caused by fouling wheel arch

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 93,572 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,933 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 86,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r flexy hose loose but secure.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,639 miles

n/s/r flexy hose loose but secure.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 79,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Catalytic converter missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

rear discs poor condition inner faces

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,671 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,839 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 57,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 52,163 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 45,463 miles

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

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

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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CV02 OBS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 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 CV02 OBS, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV02 OBS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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