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SC52 SUB

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,276 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,134 miles

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2020 117,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,972 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,113 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,323 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 101,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 86,086 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,762 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 68,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,199 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 46,157 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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SC52 SUB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SC52 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 SC52 SUB registered?

SC52 SUB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is SC52 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 SUB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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