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VU02 GLV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,613 mi
Last recorded132,613 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 GLV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 132,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,230 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread depth

Fail 7 Jul 2014 118,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,287 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 108,854 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 100,529 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

strong smell of fuel at front of engine but no visiable signs of a leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,518 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 91,514 miles

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

Front brake pads look low...Front tyres uneven wear..

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,054 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

small cut in nsf tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2006 43,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nail in tyre

small cut in nsf sidewall

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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VU02 GLV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU02 GLV, 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 VU02 GLV registered?

VU02 GLV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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