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CF08 EFA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,463 mi
Last recorded197,463 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 EFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2023 197,463 miles

Both rear sills ends showing corrosion

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 183,334 miles

Both rear outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 166,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 149,387 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,490 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,458 miles

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Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,445 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,862 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CF08 EFA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CF08 EFA, 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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CF08 EFA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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