MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
rear tyres badly perished and cracked
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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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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