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SC02 SUB

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 85,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 85,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 85,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 84,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,764 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 84,611 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 79,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,979 miles

Front pads almost on wear sensor

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly at edge

Pass 5 May 2011 61,673 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 61,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 57,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,449 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,237 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,222 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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SC02 SUB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC02 SUB, 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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What year was SC02 SUB registered?

SC02 SUB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SC02 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC02 SUB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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