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L294 BPV

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,876 mi
Last recorded154,876 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx77,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL294 BPV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 154,876 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 154,876 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 150,211 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)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 150,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 144,284 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 144,284 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 130,168 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 130,078 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)

child seat fitted N/S/F, stricting adult seatbelt inspection

rear brake discs in poor condition, replacement advised

Pass 8 Jul 2008 120,755 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 110,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers fitted over the outer sills

Pass 20 Jul 2006 97,630 miles

Exhaust blow from centre of front pipe

Headlamp aims on high limit

Nearside rear tyre underinflated

Very reluctant to pass emmisions test, suspect problem with managment system

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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L294 BPV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,739 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L294 BPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L294 BPV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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