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L600 LFS

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,091 mi
Last recorded93,091 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 LFS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 93,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 91,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 90,439 miles

Under sealed

Pass 20 May 2022 88,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,976 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 73,847 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 61,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underbody has general corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2020 61,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underbody has general corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler pipes are corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 56,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,730 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,734 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 47,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,983 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted on vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2015 41,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted on vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,849 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 36,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,641 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,412 miles

slight play in rear shockers and front tyres starting to split

Fail 28 Jan 2011 15,169 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,169 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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L600 LFS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L600 LFS, 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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L600 LFS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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