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YJ52 MGB

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,911 mi
Last recorded88,911 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MGB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,911 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,181 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 61,950 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 49,521 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 May 2007 48,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 30,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 23,822 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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YJ52 MGB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ52 MGB, 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 YJ52 MGB registered?

YJ52 MGB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 MGB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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