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SH52 TZM

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,976 mi
Last recorded131,976 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 TZM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 131,976 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre worn very low(215/45r17)

rear fog lamp dull

slight play at n/s/r wheel when car is not raised

Fail 7 Jul 2015 131,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust corroded and sealed

front to rear brake pipes corroded at floor

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn very low(215/45r17)

rear fog lamp dull

slight play at n/s/r wheel when car is not raised

Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,750 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 127,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 112,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,980 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)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 102,980 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 May 2011 91,392 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2010 79,590 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,590 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,924 miles

front discs corroded on inner edges

off side front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,844 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,114 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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SH52 TZM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH52 TZM, 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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SH52 TZM is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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