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SH02 TVX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,045 mi
Last recorded65,045 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 TVX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,045 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2014 63,813 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

offside rear wheel arch corroded

service break juat reached required effort

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2013 61,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,341 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,698 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 52,697 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,935 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,353 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,421 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 31,421 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

off side rear light cluster full of water

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,718 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 30,634 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,797 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer shoulders does not show cord or ply .

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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SH02 TVX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH02 TVX, 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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SH02 TVX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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