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BL57 UMK

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,032 mi
Last recorded107,032 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 UMK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 107,032 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Under the bonnet + inside cabin (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,704 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,803 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 91,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,091 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,679 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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BL57 UMK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL57 UMK, 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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BL57 UMK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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