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SW02 AWR

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,159 mi
Last recorded103,159 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 AWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,159 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 103,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 103,138 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Oct 2012 85,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,497 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 73,160 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s front cut on inner sidewall tyre no cords or ply showing

o/s front & rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,160 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front cut on inner sidewall tyre no cords or ply showing

o/s front & rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,943 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 63,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,117 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,111 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,405 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,512 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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SW02 AWR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,044 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW02 AWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW02 AWR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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