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MC57 BLZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,005 mi
Last recorded122,005 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC57 BLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,005 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 122,004 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front and rear level sensor linkages broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded various places

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,724 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,723 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,145 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,172 miles

exhaust rear deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,365 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,906 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 32,906 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,465 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 27,465 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,620 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,230 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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MC57 BLZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MC57 BLZ, 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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MC57 BLZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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