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T605 BRM

2002 Subaru Imprezza

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,421 mi
Last recorded140,421 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Imprezza104,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT605 BRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 140,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes req clean grease wax oil underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside of both rear arches going weak strip check end of sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,334 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,317 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 114,317 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non standard exhaust system fitted

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,986 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,322 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 88,322 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010
Fail 11 Feb 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,072 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 68,785 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,319 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 61,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 57,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 57,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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T605 BRM is a 2002 Subaru Imprezza in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 104,036 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 Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T605 BRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T605 BRM is a 2002 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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