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P502 LJB

2000 Subaru Imprezza

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,105 mi
Last recorded120,105 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Imprezza82,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 LJB
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 120,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 120,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,259 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 114,927 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,242 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,387 miles

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

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

Oil leak under engine

Steering rack mountings worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 108,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak under engine

Steering rack mountings worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,500 miles

Emissions indicate a running fault / inefective catalytic convertor.

Propshaft damaged - rubbing on exhaust.

Rear registration plate cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2010 105,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Emissions indicate a running fault / inefective catalytic convertor.

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

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

Propshaft damaged - rubbing on exhaust.

Rear registration plate cracked

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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P502 LJB is a 2000 Subaru Imprezza in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 82,952 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 P502 LJB, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P502 LJB is a 2000 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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