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D3 ELB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,470 mi
Last recorded61,470 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 ELB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 61,470 miles

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

Rear Inner sills rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 20 May 2023 60,027 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 60,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 58,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,258 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 46,038 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 37,416 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,409 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,179 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,140 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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D3 ELB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D3 ELB, 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 D3 ELB registered?

D3 ELB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is D3 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 ELB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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