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M296 PAG

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,471 mi
Last recorded149,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 PAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 149,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2023 148,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2023 148,966 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,020 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 147,378 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 147,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion osr jacking point and sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr osr (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all suspension components corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Mar 2015 137,720 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 137,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 133,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 133,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 131,631 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 131,631 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 122,674 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 122,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 113,036 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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M296 PAG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M296 PAG, 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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M296 PAG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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