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N673 VLJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,221 mi
Last recorded185,221 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN673 VLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 185,221 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 179,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 174,577 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 163,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,884 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (n/s/r boarder) (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking heavily on tread edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 153,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (n/s/r boarder) (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking heavily on tread edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 137,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 124,844 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 124,840 miles

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

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake dics have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2011 109,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 89,938 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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N673 VLJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N673 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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N673 VLJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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