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V555 BAB

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,185 mi
Last recorded105,185 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 BAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,185 miles

advise adjustment on park brake lever little reserve travel when applied

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise handbrake adjusted

oil leak on engine suspect oil filter

Pass 16 May 2019 103,019 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 103,018 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 96,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 87,484 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,627 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 55,627 miles

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

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,369 miles

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 23 Jul 2005 32,784 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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V555 BAB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V555 BAB, 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 V555 BAB registered?

V555 BAB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for V555 BAB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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