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TAZ 97

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,747 mi
Last recorded140,747 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 97
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 140,747 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 139,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 132,070 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 129,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,158 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 126,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 124,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 124,698 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 124,683 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 124,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts but not to cords

offside tyre has deep cuts but not to cords

Fail 21 Aug 2014 120,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,706 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 112,520 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 106,742 miles

o/s front flexy pipe damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2012 106,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f fexi pipe cover damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2010 94,892 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 67,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 54,494 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 54,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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TAZ 97 is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TAZ 97, 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 TAZ 97 registered?

TAZ 97 is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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