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V88 MLS

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,257 mi
Last recorded113,257 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 MLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 113,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 111,592 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 111,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 109,704 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,590 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 108,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 106,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,558 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,807 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jan 2009 75,807 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,264 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,245 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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V88 MLS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V88 MLS, 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 V88 MLS registered?

V88 MLS is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is V88 MLS safe to buy?

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