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N541 WSS

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

183,995 mi
Last recorded183,995 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx77,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 WSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 183,995 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills corroded (5.2.6)

both outer sills covered by body kit

Fail 15 Jul 2017 183,887 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills corroded (5.2.6)

both outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 18 Jul 2016 183,887 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills cover by body kit (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills corroded (5.2.6)

oil leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2016 183,887 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam high beam inop (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills cover by body kit (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills corroded (5.2.6)

oil leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2016 183,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills cover by body kit (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills corroded (5.2.6)

oil leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2015 183,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 17 Jul 2014 164,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

both outersills covered by body kit

Fail 17 Jul 2014 164,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both outersills covered by body kit

Pass 19 Jul 2013 144,434 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 143,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mount

Pass 5 Jul 2012 131,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 131,584 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 126,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 126,264 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 126,264 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 125,074 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 124,851 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)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 117,845 miles

3rd brake light has bulbs inop

front springs have movement when jacked up[ but seat correctly when lowered

Fail 9 Jun 2009 119,365 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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

3rd brake light has bulbs inop

front springs have movement when jacked up[ but seat correctly when lowered

Pass 19 Jun 2008 115,033 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 108,719 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 108,719 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)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 102,160 miles

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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N541 WSS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N541 WSS, 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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N541 WSS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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