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YY52 VRL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,815 mi
Last recorded83,815 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 VRL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,815 miles

damage to rear bumper

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,197 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 56,296 miles

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars surface rusting

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,452 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,029 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 43,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,509 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,888 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,473 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 18,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 16,826 miles

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

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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YY52 VRL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY52 VRL, 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 YY52 VRL registered?

YY52 VRL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is YY52 VRL safe to buy?

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