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N646 VLJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,664 mi
Last recorded142,664 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN646 VLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 142,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 140,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 133,938 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F wheel arch liners missing

N/S/R and O/S/R sil/jacking points damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 133,930 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S/F and O/S/F wheel arch liners missing

N/S/R and O/S/R sil/jacking points damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,071 miles

Both front wheel arch liners missing

N/S/R and O/S R jacking points damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension knocking over bumps

Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,732 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Jan 2021 121,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 120,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 120,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 120,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,144 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 120,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 119,981 miles

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

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

both wiper blades perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2014 119,981 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2013 117,770 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 116,703 miles

slight damage to jacking points on sills

Pass 11 Jun 2011 116,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 112,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 108,097 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Fail 2 Jun 2009 108,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Pass 11 Jun 2008 102,697 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 102,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N646 VLJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N646 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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N646 VLJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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