MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate cracked.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate cracked.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system deteriorated.
Nearside front tyre worn on edges.
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Front subframe corroded.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front subframe corroded.
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.
Nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge.
Offside rear tyre slightly perished.
Slight front brake imbalance.
Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.
Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.
Offside rear tyre perished.
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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SP02 JAU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 JAU, 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 JAU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2002.
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