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MJ08 EFG

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,989 mi
Last recorded49,989 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 EFG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,989 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Rear Both rear springs incorrectly seated.

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,628 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated earth wires exposed (at terminal) (4.11 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside Front headlamp washer does not spray on headlamp

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

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear springs incorrectly seated

both rear tyres cracked

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear springs corroded

front plate deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 43,628 miles

Brake performance not tested car over heated (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested car over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected fog lamp dim (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated earth wires exposed (at terminal) (4.11 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside Front headlamp washer does not spray on headlamp

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

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear springs incorrectly seated

both rear tyres cracked

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear springs corroded

front plate deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 38,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 38,545 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Non standard exhaust fitted ; noisy

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 31,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,357 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 15,388 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 8,873 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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MJ08 EFG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MJ08 EFG, 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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MJ08 EFG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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