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SP02 JAU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,992 mi
Last recorded117,992 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 JAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 117,992 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 111,936 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,963 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,997 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 101,997 miles

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.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 97,233 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,481 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,016 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 79,673 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,673 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,435 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 73,435 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,838 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,025 miles

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.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,047 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,452 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,758 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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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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What year was SP02 JAU registered?

SP02 JAU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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