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AE08 HRZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,710 mi
Last recorded140,710 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 HRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,710 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all 4 spring, brake pipe both side, front sub frame, rear axle components, both side sills inner, all slight corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2022 131,007 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 spring, brake pipe both side, front sub frame, rear axle components, both side sills inner, all slight corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 85,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 74,650 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 73,345 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 73,196 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white light wrong bulb fitted (1.3.2e)

Oil leak rear axle ()

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,557 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 63,557 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,344 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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AE08 HRZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 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 AE08 HRZ, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE08 HRZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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