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N83 TBO

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,174 mi
Last recorded64,174 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx77,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 TBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,174 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,412 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 60,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 58,940 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,999 miles

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

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

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

all around rear fuel tank and chassis legs

Fail 27 Aug 2008 41,909 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,999 miles

front and rear brake discs wear and surface corrosion play and noise in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,999 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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N83 TBO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N83 TBO, 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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What year was N83 TBO registered?

N83 TBO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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