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N611 VLJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,953 mi
Last recorded105,953 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN611 VLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,953 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perrished / tread worn on the inner edge

nearside rear outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2012 105,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perrished / tread worn on the inner edge

nearside rear outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,535 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 103,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 99,819 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 96,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,895 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 92,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N611 VLJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N611 VLJ, 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 N611 VLJ registered?

N611 VLJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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