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LG08 WSF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,897 mi
Last recorded126,897 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WSF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 126,897 miles

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

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

Overall condition corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 118,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 118,308 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visior drops into view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,506 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 106,506 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,157 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 94,157 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,737 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Front discs scored

Front pads low

Rear pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,377 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 57,367 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken Both sides rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,541 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2017 46,541 miles

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)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 25,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,575 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 9,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 7,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 6,421 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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LG08 WSF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG08 WSF, 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 LG08 WSF registered?

LG08 WSF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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