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BP57 HPE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,463 mi
Last recorded78,463 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 HPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60-15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,334 miles

front and rear exhaust joins rusty

front and rear number plates starting to discolour/ fade

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly distorted

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear shock absorbers and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear subframe starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,636 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,887 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,516 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 50,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,577 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 8,576 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BP57 HPE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BP57 HPE, 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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BP57 HPE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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