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SL52 VRP

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,739 mi
Last recorded108,739 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 VRP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,739 miles

Front Panel at radiator is corroded but not a stressed section.

Front Undertray is insecure.A slight leak exists at exhaust kat joint and centre silencer.

Nearside Inner sill at rear becoming corroded.

Offside Front Foglamp not secure.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside sill has plastic cover,nearside has none.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 108,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both mainbeams are operating intermittently and affected by the dip beam. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittent fault. (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' actually 120mm (8.3.1b)

Front Panel at radiator is corroded but not a stressed section.

Front Undertray is insecure.A slight leak exists at exhaust kat joint and centre silencer.

Nearside Inner sill at rear becoming corroded.

Offside Front Foglamp not secure.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside sill has plastic cover,nearside has none.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,599 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 97,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 96,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired lower suspension arms have been welded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear mounting points (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired lower suspension arms have been welded (2.4.A.2)

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

Engine management light staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 96,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired Both welded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired Both welded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 of 4 at union (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 of 4 at union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,935 miles

exhaust heat shield loose at front

front brakes worn

some brake pipes now heavily coated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 81,873 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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust has several small leaks

exhaust heat shield loose at front

front brakes worn

Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,800 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 68,814 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front engine tray loose

front exhaust covers loose

rear exhaust mount missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,814 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front engine tray loose

front exhaust covers loose

rear exhaust mount missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 61,891 miles

2/3 leds not working in centre stop lamp

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,891 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2/3 leds not working in centre stop lamp

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cut in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres but not down to cord

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,670 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 53,670 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 41,879 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 41,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,100 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 36,100 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,316 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,645 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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SL52 VRP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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