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SL52 VRZ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,070 mi
Last recorded149,070 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion nearside and offside sill to floor pan seam

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Sep 2016 149,069 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear section (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt sheared off (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion nearside and offside sill to floor pan seam

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Oct 2015 132,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 132,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 112,300 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front position lamp dim

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge close to cord

front to rear brake pipes at splitter corroded

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 79,050 miles

exhaust slight blow at middle section

nearside rear tyre knicked on outer sidewall

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 79,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

exhaust slight blow at middle section

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre knicked on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre low

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 42,960 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,689 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 35,689 miles

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 VRZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

SL52 VRZ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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