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DU08 EFT

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,239 mi
Last recorded157,239 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EFT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 157,239 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components also corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 156,987 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyres worn low

Pass 25 Nov 2021 150,880 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 150,880 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,114 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,325 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 134,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,693 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in one area (flat spot) (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 102,140 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in one area (flat spot) (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre and rear flange heavily corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

rear brake discs slight corrosion and wear

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 95,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre and rear flange heavily corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

rear brake discs slight corrosion and wear

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to covers fitted

vehicle requires tracking checked

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres between 2 and 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3mm

engine mangement light on

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre between 2 and 3mm worn on inner edge just legel

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,026 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all 4 tyres have slight cracks in walls

offside rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge

slight travel on hanbrake

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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DU08 EFT 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 70.6%.

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 DU08 EFT, 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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DU08 EFT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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