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SW02 VHA

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,066 mi
Last recorded85,066 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VHA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,066 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,471 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 81,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 78,069 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 68,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 61,831 miles

Both front discs (inner face) becoming corroded

O/S/Rear disc (inner face) coated in rust

Fail 15 May 2010 61,831 miles

Both front discs (inner face) becoming corroded

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

O/S/Rear disc (inner face) coated in rust

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

Pass 18 May 2009 55,168 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)

both front discs becoming corroded

n/s registration plate lamp is dull

Fail 16 May 2009 55,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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)

both front discs becoming corroded

n/s registration plate lamp is dull

Pass 10 May 2008 51,013 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 39,854 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 39,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 31,990 miles

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

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

n/s No plate light dim

plastic sill covers fitted

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 VHA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

SW02 VHA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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