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NL08 MUV

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,790 mi
Last recorded85,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 MUV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,790 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 85,790 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 85,715 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,234 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,069 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,430 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 24,758 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 24,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,373 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSF WING DAMAGED

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,715 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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NL08 MUV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NL08 MUV, 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 NL08 MUV registered?

NL08 MUV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is NL08 MUV safe to buy?

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