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M151 GMW

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,954 mi
Last recorded56,954 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 GMW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,954 miles

front and rear struts slightly corroded

full size front number plate fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,653 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component nearside of rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin would advise changing (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 55,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 53,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,581 miles

incorrectly spaced plates in boot

o/s/front brake binding very slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,392 miles

both front lower ball joint dust cover clips poor

incorrectly spaced plates in boot

o/s/front brake binding very slightly

o/s/r tyre has nail in thread

rear pads wearing low

Pass 6 May 2010 47,262 miles

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

nearside headlight pattern poor

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,204 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,822 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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M151 GMW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M151 GMW, 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 M151 GMW registered?

M151 GMW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is M151 GMW safe to buy?

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