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FY08 VEP

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,335 mi
Last recorded101,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VEP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,335 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint leaking grease but not split

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,463 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wishbones bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,584 miles

Windscreen has light scratching

Fail 29 Mar 2014 57,584 miles

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

Windscreen has light scratching

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,987 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,106 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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FY08 VEP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FY08 VEP, 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 FY08 VEP registered?

FY08 VEP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 VEP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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