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MV08 XDB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,391 mi
Last recorded55,391 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 XDB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,391 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2024 55,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,941 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 52,941 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,180 miles

Nearside Front drop link has slight play/knocking

Fail 23 Feb 2021 48,180 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front drop link has slight play/knocking

Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 45,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to view brake pads

Fail 26 Feb 2020 45,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to view brake pads

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,326 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 42,326 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,015 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit 2mm on center tread

Fail 19 Feb 2018 38,015 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit 2mm on center tread

e.m.l light lit on dash

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,517 miles

both rear tyres low on centre of tread (2mm)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,032 miles

Note;- slight wear on offside front tyre inner edges. 205/55R16-89v.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,313 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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MV08 XDB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV08 XDB, 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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MV08 XDB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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