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B13 ALV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,362 mi
Last recorded75,362 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 ALV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 75,362 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,630 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,287 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 63,323 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 63,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 60,708 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,323 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 52,323 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,665 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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B13 ALV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B13 ALV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B13 ALV registered?

B13 ALV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is B13 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 ALV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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