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YB02 LVR

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,021 mi
Last recorded122,021 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 LVR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 122,021 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2021 121,998 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several at the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body corrosion

exhaust corroded

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both and badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both limit (5.2.3 (e))

body and suspension has lots of corrosion

exhaust is corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,732 miles

EML lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section/back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 8 Nov 2019 111,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

EML lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section/back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 103,058 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 95,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only inop (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 85,597 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 85,597 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,794 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,055 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 48,689 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 41,864 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 33,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 26,616 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,592 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 17,754 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,754 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,247 miles

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 9,031 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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YB02 LVR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB02 LVR, 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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YB02 LVR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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