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CL56 GEE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,898 mi
Last recorded137,898 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL56 GEE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 137,898 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 129,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 121,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 110,801 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 110,798 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 103,978 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,081 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 90,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

all brake discs corroded

slight bind detected at both rear brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,443 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 81,443 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear saddle (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 68,930 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 68,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 68,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 54,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,744 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres slightly perished at inner wall

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,488 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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CL56 GEE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CL56 GEE, 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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CL56 GEE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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