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DU02 VSO

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016
Pass 1 May 2015 106,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipe by rear junction starting to corrode

crack in front number plate

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r brake pipe slightly damaged/mishaped and also close to fouling

o/s/r tyre valve stem slightly perished

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

possible water leak on radiator?

slight blow on exhaust joins and close to fouling at rear

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

squeal from front brakes?

Fail 29 Apr 2015 106,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipe by rear junction starting to corrode

crack in front number plate

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r brake pipe slightly bent/damaged and routed incorrectly

o/s/r tyre valve stem slightly perished

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

possible water leak on radiator?

slight blow on exhaust joins and close to fouling at rear

slight cuts in both front outer tyre walls

squeal from front brakes?

Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,528 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear by junction starting to corrode

n/s wiper starting to split

slight misting of oil on o/s/r shock absorber

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar upper drop link bushes

tinted lenses fitted to side repeaters

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,527 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes at rear by junction starting to corrode

n/s wiper starting to split

slight misting of oil on o/s/r shock absorber

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar upper drop link bushes

tinted lenses fitted to side repeaters

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,142 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 84,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,485 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 37,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DU02 VSO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU02 VSO, 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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What year was DU02 VSO registered?

DU02 VSO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is DU02 VSO safe to buy?

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