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MX57 XNY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,242 mi
Last recorded110,242 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 XNY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,242 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 110,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,139 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 117,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,009 miles

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

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

rear subfame bushes starting to seperate

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,175 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 84,169 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,202 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing n edge and close to legal limit

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,548 miles

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

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)

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,340 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 34,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,291 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,878 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,586 miles

All four tyres, Sidewalls cracked/splitting, Tyres starting to perish.

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

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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MX57 XNY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MX57 XNY, 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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What year was MX57 XNY registered?

MX57 XNY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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