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M789 XHC

2002 Subaru Imprezza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,288 mi
Last recorded105,288 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Imprezza104,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 XHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 105,288 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/s/f tyre cracked

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 219,991 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 207,983 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear tyres aged

Fail 5 May 2012 199,661 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

One nut missing from down pipe

Slight damage to o/s/f chassis

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 May 2012 199,661 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

One nut missing from down pipe

Slight damage to o/s/f chassis

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2011 189,179 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 189,168 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 174,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 174,737 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 162,268 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 14 Apr 2008 151,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror slight damage

Pass 3 Apr 2007 149,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 143,810 miles

front tyres are perrishing on inner wall

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering leak

Fail 8 Mar 2006 143,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front tyres are perrishing on inner wall

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering leak

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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M789 XHC is a 2002 Subaru Imprezza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 104,036 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 Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M789 XHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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M789 XHC is a 2002 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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