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X356 OBP

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,914 mi
Last recorded161,914 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 OBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 161,914 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 160,484 miles

Nearside Front subfram slight rusted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 158,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 155,758 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 145,950 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 139,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bothside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2015 139,758 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

bothside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 135,671 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 135,612 miles

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 127,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 119,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 109,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear discs

Fail 17 Aug 2011 109,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear discs

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 86,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,212 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre close to legal limit worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit bald inner edge and perished

sun strip fitted to windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,210 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre close to legal limit worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit bald inner edge and perished

sun strip fitted to windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2008 68,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2007 59,596 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 59,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,788 miles

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

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

all tyres are perished

both front tyres are on limit

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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X356 OBP 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 X356 OBP, 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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X356 OBP is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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