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NC08 NTL

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,595 mi
Last recorded106,595 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 NTL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 106,595 miles

Emission control equipment defective

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,301 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 94,286 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tyre (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tyre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,050 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 63,142 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,455 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,513 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 46,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,439 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 34,439 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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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NC08 NTL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC08 NTL, 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 NC08 NTL registered?

NC08 NTL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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