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SP52 HSC

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,271 mi
Last recorded130,271 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 HSC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 130,271 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight damage to underbody of vehicle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches to strut tops heavily repaired and covered with body filler and heavily undersealed on re inspection (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 130,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch to strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch to strut top (2.4.A.3)

Both front brakes slightly binding

Nail in off side rear tyre

Near side front flexi brake pipe slightly twisted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Slight damage to front sub frame mounting points

Slight damage to near side front side light lenz

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 126,812 miles

rear brake pipes corroded/advise n/s/f light slightly loose n/s/f tyre cut on wall n/s/r tyre perished exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 126,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pipes corroded/advise n/s/f light slightly loose n/s/f tyre cut on wall n/s/r tyre perished exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 117,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 107,827 miles

battery insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bolt loose on offside front brake hose backet

Fail 23 Dec 2011 99,250 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bolt loose on offside front brake hose backet

Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 84,417 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2009 84,417 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 65,689 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,277 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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SP52 HSC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP52 HSC, 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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SP52 HSC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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