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N478 UAA

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx77,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 UAA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 140,462 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 140,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 134,750 miles

both rear tyres perished

sill trims fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2007 131,447 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 130,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

anti roll bar bushes front and rear perrished

both front brake hoses perrished

both front tyres on legal limit ( advise replacement ) 205 50 16 W

both rear tyres perrished ( advise replacement )

near side front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

off side sill damaged

oil leak

sill trims fitted

wind screen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2006 117,025 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 117,025 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N478 UAA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N478 UAA, 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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N478 UAA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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