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T18 DVL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 DVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 87,904 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 87,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,297 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 82,757 miles

Both inner driveshaft boots are weeping grease from the outer clip

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Badly perished but no free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front washer jet is only working on one nozzle

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement badly perished but no free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 79,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 73,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 68,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,473 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,470 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine mamagement light on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,114 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,545 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,092 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front anti roll drop link has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,319 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

chils seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,573 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,002 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,113 miles

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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T18 DVL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T18 DVL, 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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T18 DVL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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