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YX02 VLB

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VLB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 96,118 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 96,102 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 92,029 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine MIL illuminated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,257 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine MIL illuminated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,155 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 84,147 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,072 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,102 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

near side rear trailing arm bush splitting

slight leak at centre exhaust

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs slight wear and corroding

rear discs corroding

slight leak at exhaust rear joint

suspect front pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2006 50,106 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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YX02 VLB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX02 VLB, 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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YX02 VLB is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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