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CX57 SJV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,338 mi
Last recorded127,338 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 SJV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,338 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock body corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock body corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 127,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm rear bush near deboned (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock body corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock body corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2022 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of tread & worn close 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of tread & worn close 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 94,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust has slight leak of gasses (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of tread & worn close 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of tread & worn close 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 80,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,788 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,885 miles

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Pass 3 Oct 2015 46,351 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,108 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,322 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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CX57 SJV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CX57 SJV, 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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What year was CX57 SJV registered?

CX57 SJV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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