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SP02 JAO

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 JAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2019 113,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill subframe mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 111,243 miles

rear tyres badly perished and cracked

Fail 8 May 2018 111,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

rear tyres badly perished and cracked

Pass 8 May 2017 107,661 miles

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

power steering pipe has slight seepage

rear brake pips corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 103,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 99,482 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,765 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,058 miles

All springs slightly corroded

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly worn

Power steering fluid on minimum

Tow ball missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,042 miles

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

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

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

All springs slightly corroded

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly worn

Power steering fluid on minimum

Tow ball missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,697 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes are slightly worn

Both rear trailing arm front bushes are slightly worn

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes are slightly worn

Both rear trailing arm front bushes are slightly worn

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,133 miles

Both rear diff axle outer bushes slightly worn

Both rear tyres have 2mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Exhaust slightly corroded

Offside front headlight in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs are slightly worn

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,932 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 58,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front pads are in poor condition

High level brake light in poor condition

Rear discs are in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,518 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,516 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,032 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,030 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 40,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 40,764 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SP02 JAO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP02 JAO, 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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SP02 JAO is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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