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MX08 EDC

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,271 mi
Last recorded124,271 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 EDC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 124,271 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,324 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 117,322 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,710 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative actuator arm broken/insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch fluid in the reservoir on the minimum level

coolant in the expansion tank is below minimum level

Pass 4 Feb 2019 103,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre is VERY heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,431 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,509 miles

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

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

headlight cleaner

nearside front and rear doors damaged

nearside lower door side damaged very poor

slight damage to both front lower suspension arms

unable to see condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,226 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,995 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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MX08 EDC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX08 EDC, 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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MX08 EDC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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