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N555 STW

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,805 mi
Last recorded148,805 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 STW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 148,805 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 148,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 148,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 148,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 144,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 123,885 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 123,885 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 118,776 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 114,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,642 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

japanese import, no CAT fitted

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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N555 STW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N555 STW, 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 N555 STW registered?

N555 STW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is N555 STW safe to buy?

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