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SW02 VTA

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,313 mi
Last recorded141,313 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 141,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 141,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 133,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 129,517 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 129,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,740 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 127,737 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 121,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 121,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 119,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 119,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 106,888 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 106,888 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,143 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 90,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 74,314 miles

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

front foglight glasses cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,456 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
Full Subaru Impreza GX AWD reliability report

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SW02 VTA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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