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N8 CLO

2012 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,805 mi
Last recorded126,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 CLO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside Corrored

Pass 22 Aug 2024 126,623 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to various flexy ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 126,623 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion to various flexy ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wind deflector falling off

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 126,614 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 126,610 miles

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

Rear fog light color poor faded

Fail 5 Aug 2022 126,610 miles

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

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

Rear fog light color poor faded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 126,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 126,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,339 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fog light only just showing red light.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,371 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,209 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 120,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,373 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,571 miles

power steering noisey

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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N8 CLO is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 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 N8 CLO, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N8 CLO registered?

N8 CLO is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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