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M748 YWF

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,440 mi
Last recorded111,440 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM748 YWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 111,440 miles

nearside front inner sill soft but not holed

Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,279 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 110,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 110,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 110,051 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 106,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,675 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,673 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 82,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,820 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,813 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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M748 YWF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M748 YWF, 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 M748 YWF registered?

M748 YWF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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