2002 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · RX02 LGC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in September 2025 at 101,878 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable following a period of minor mechanical concern in late 2024. The transition from a test with multiple advisories to a clean pass suggests that the current owner addressed the identified steering and exhaust issues shortly after the previous failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,245 miles per year. Between April 2021 and August 2022, the car covered only 4,040 miles, indicating very infrequent use or long periods of inactivity. While this low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, the long intervals between tests can mask the degradation of rubber-based parts, such as seals and bushings, which can perish over time regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering and exhaust systems, as the 2024 test flagged play in the nearside front steering rack inner joints and a minor exhaust leak. Although these were cleared in 2025, the buyer should verify that the steering remains precise and the exhaust manifold is free of new stress fractures. Given the previous advisory for a perishing tyre in 2024, the age of all tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot before the tread wear is significant.