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GL08 HDC

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,883 mi
Last recorded207,883 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HDC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 207,883 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 207,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 200,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 31 May 2022 200,206 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Mar 2021 190,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 173,270 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 173,268 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 159,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 159,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 147,299 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge very close to limit

Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,858 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wishbone bottom bush has play

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit. Inner edge deformed, replace soon

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit. Inner edge is deformed, replace soon

Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,166 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,644 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,948 miles

n/s/f lower arm front in ner bush starting to perish

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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GL08 HDC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 GL08 HDC, 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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GL08 HDC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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