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FD57 RTO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 RTO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,837 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 87,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 80,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 71,198 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,372 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 61,372 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,517 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,517 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,137 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,371 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,371 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,139 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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FD57 RTO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD57 RTO, 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 FD57 RTO registered?

FD57 RTO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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