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AY57 RCO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,151 mi
Last recorded143,151 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 RCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 143,151 miles

Front Antiroll bar drop links worn and boots deteriorated

Front Brake discs inner faces corroded

Front Lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tps light on

Fail 5 Mar 2019 143,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Antiroll bar drop links worn and boots deteriorated

Front Brake discs inner faces corroded

Front Lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tps light on

Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,780 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

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

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

Offside Front inner steering joint has slight play

tyre moniter light on

Fail 28 Feb 2018 135,623 miles

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 Rear number plate light dim

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

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

Offside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2017 130,829 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 130,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AY57 RCO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY57 RCO, 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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AY57 RCO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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