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L555 DGW

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 DGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 82,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 79,745 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 79,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 79,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 78,190 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 74,105 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 74,064 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,430 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,476 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,596 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,752 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,126 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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L555 DGW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L555 DGW, 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 L555 DGW registered?

L555 DGW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is L555 DGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 DGW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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