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SW02 OZP

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,988 mi
Last recorded153,988 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 OZP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 153,988 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 153,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,125 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 131,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 120,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 110,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 103,809 miles

front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 19 Jun 2008 103,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 85,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,031 miles

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

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 OZP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OZP, 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 OZP registered?

SW02 OZP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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