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LG08 BVM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,541 mi
Last recorded195,541 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 BVM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 195,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 189,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 176,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2018 159,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 143,394 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,555 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 129,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,795 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,589 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/.s/f fog l;ight glass cracked

stone chip o/s/f fog light glass

strong advice n/s/r outer brake pad wearing low

strong advice o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 42,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/.s/f fog l;ight glass cracked

stone chip o/s/f fog light glass

strong advice n/s/r outer brake pad wearing low

strong advice o/s/f tyre wearing low

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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LG08 BVM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 LG08 BVM, 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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LG08 BVM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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