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M877 RTX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,690 mi
Last recorded126,690 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM877 RTX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 126,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 126,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,913 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 125,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,411 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 123,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 120,274 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 120,263 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

engine management light on.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 119,002 miles

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.1.A.3d)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour nearside and offside blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly to split tyre open on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within a hole in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking badly on inner edge and inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 115,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 115,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,277 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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M877 RTX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M877 RTX, 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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M877 RTX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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