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V268 SWT

2002 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,231 mi
Last recorded112,231 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 SWT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 112,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 110,263 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 110,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 98,346 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 98,344 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 91,489 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 91,487 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)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,066 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 88,066 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 79,349 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 79,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 62,252 miles

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

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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V268 SWT is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V268 SWT, 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 V268 SWT registered?

V268 SWT is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is V268 SWT safe to buy?

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