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YT52 VHU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,602 mi
Last recorded102,602 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 VHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 102,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted insecure and rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,561 miles

advise disks marked car custized exust suspension

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,553 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 83,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,399 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 79,291 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 74,157 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,920 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,479 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm inside edge

offside front tyre worn to 1.6-2mm both edges

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm both edges

Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,352 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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YT52 VHU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT52 VHU, 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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YT52 VHU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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