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BP57 HVL

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,159 mi
Last recorded99,159 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 HVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear d bush slight play

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2025 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sills starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sills starting to corrode

subframe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2023 98,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,349 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,016 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,041 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,222 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,710 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,944 miles

Rear diff weeping?

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,196 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 36,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,709 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,788 miles

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

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 HVL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BP57 HVL, 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 HVL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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