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YJ52 RHY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,716 mi
Last recorded140,716 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 140,716 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 140,709 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 127,583 miles

nearside rear tyre running off inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 127,583 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear tyre running off inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 120,791 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 108,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 108,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,400 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,400 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch slave cylinder insecure. bolts not tightend

handbrake travel slightly high

high level brake lamp has one bulb out

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,844 miles

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

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

one segmond of high level stop light not working, ok for mot test.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 67,844 miles

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

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

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

one segmond of high level stop light not working, ok for mot test.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,028 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,021 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,108 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 RHY 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 60%.

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 YJ52 RHY, 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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YJ52 RHY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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