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SL52 VRU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,822 mi
Last recorded107,822 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 107,822 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 107,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

main beam light on dash on all time

Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,879 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

inner sills have slight surface rust

Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,418 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 82,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2016 79,672 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,994 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2010 61,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,057 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,952 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 28,046 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 VRU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL52 VRU, 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 SL52 VRU registered?

SL52 VRU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is SL52 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 VRU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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