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BP57 ZWY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,012 mi
Last recorded151,012 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZWY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 151,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 141,014 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 141,005 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower are rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 136,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 128,556 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 125,968 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge,nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,700 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge,nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,171 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,169 miles

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,398 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,623 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 44,597 miles

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

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 ZWY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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