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DHZ 1596

2002 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,636 mi
Last recorded115,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 1596
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,636 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 112,905 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 112,898 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,575 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 106,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,255 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2013 105,194 miles

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

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)

Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,869 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

both rear tyres wearing on edge

exhaust hitting subframe

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to sill jacking points

n/s inner cv boot split

pitting to o/s front brake disc

Fail 26 Mar 2012 100,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

both rear tyres wearing on edge

exhaust hitting subframe

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to sill jacking points

n/s inner cv boot split

pitting to o/s front brake disc

Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,467 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 100,460 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 99,628 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

small hole in o/s cv boot

Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,954 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 86,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,482 miles

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

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

Surface cracks in both rear tyre treads.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 82,399 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Surface cracks in both rear tyre treads.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 79,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 76,176 miles

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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DHZ 1596 is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHZ 1596, 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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DHZ 1596 is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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