MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,989 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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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