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SN02 WDB

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,235 mi
Last recorded124,235 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 WDB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfresh on mirror ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 124,207 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear gasket +bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure rear bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sunstrip (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 115,075 miles

engine light is on

Pass 3 May 2017 107,885 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 107,885 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight top mount seized (2.2.D.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre near the werarbands

Rear fog light faded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear subframe front bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2015 94,743 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2015 94,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,654 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 90,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,268 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 66,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,162 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,128 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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SN02 WDB 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 70%.

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 SN02 WDB, 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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SN02 WDB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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