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SP02 JPV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,508 mi
Last recorded132,508 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 JPV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVILY UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 132,508 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVILY UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 132,374 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 132,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 131,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 113,245 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2009 113,101 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/side mirror damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2008 94,890 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 77,962 miles

requires rear discs

Fail 10 Dec 2007 77,946 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

requires rear discs

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,988 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 54,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre outer wall slight damage n/sfront wheel rim slight damage

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 JPV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JPV, 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 JPV registered?

SP02 JPV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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