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BD08 BGO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,760 mi
Last recorded100,760 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BGO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc cover corroded

body / sills x 2 has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2018 100,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc cover corroded

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis/sil

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,515 miles

'Eml' on ?

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

Steering system slightly rough when turning lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded at middle & rear joints

Fail 12 Oct 2016 97,515 miles

'Eml' on ?

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

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

Steering system slightly rough when turning lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded at middle & rear joints

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,516 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 88,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,610 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,326 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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BD08 BGO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BD08 BGO, 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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BD08 BGO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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