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SP02 LYW

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,248 mi
Last recorded147,248 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 147,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 140,563 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 134,014 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 128,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no spare wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no spare wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2014 120,388 miles

rear discs lipped

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc backing plates showing signs of age

Fail 25 Jul 2014 120,388 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc backing plates showing signs of age

rear discs lipped

Pass 15 Jun 2013 114,209 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 114,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 May 2012 100,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2012 100,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2011 83,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 20 May 2010 81,972 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2010 81,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 72,012 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 67,211 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 59,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 49,317 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 LYW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

SP02 LYW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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