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SW02 HBY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,111 mi
Last recorded103,111 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 HBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,111 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 103,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,951 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres wearing low inside edge

centre exhaust fouling rear diff mounting

Fail 27 Oct 2011 91,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres wearing low inside edge

centre exhaust fouling rear diff mounting

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,659 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 81,659 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 81,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,567 miles

all four wheels scuffed

both rear brake discs heavily pitted/corroded

catylst cover loose

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low also discs worn

nearside rear wheel metallic noise on rotation

no hole in bonnet for stay rod

Fail 29 Sep 2009 69,567 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four wheels scuffed

both rear brake discs heavily pitted/corroded

catylst cover loose

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low also discs worn

nearside rear wheel metallic noise on rotation

no hole in bonnet for stay rod

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,923 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 57,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 37,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SW02 HBY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW02 HBY, 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 SW02 HBY registered?

SW02 HBY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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