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L222 SPM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,568 mi
Last recorded129,568 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 SPM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,568 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,847 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,141 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 114,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,487 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,902 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,617 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

centre exhaust mount broken.

engine oil was below minimum.

offside cv boot starting to perish.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,503 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 22,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L222 SPM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L222 SPM, 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 L222 SPM registered?

L222 SPM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is L222 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 SPM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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