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SBZ 8060

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,526 mi
Last recorded125,526 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 8060
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,526 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 125,526 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2017 120,195 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,201 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 113,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,224 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 87,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,066 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,001 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 44,278 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 44,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,309 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,551 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 24,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,324 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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SBZ 8060 is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBZ 8060, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SBZ 8060 is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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