MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security starting to corrode on inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security starting to corrode on inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded on outer casings (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all other components surrounding sub frame starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under plastic trim (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security starting to corrode on inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security starting to corrode on inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded on outer casings (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all other components surrounding sub frame starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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)
engine light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine light on
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)
vehicle has protective wax oil sprayed to the underside
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
vehicle has protective wax oil sprayed to the underside
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust blow from exhaust link pipe feeding turbo .
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel filler neck corroded.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust blow from exhaust link pipe feeding turbo .
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front lower panel holed by corrosion.
Fuel filler neck corroded.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front uframe crossmember well corroded but not holed yet
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front uframe crossmember well corroded but not holed yet
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside rear and nearside rear brake discs are scored and pitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
front brakeing discs pitted
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SL52 VRE 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 65%.
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 SL52 VRE, 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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SL52 VRE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 October 2002.
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