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NL08 XWV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,614 mi
Last recorded142,614 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 XWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 142,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 142,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing and other one loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 126,692 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside trye cracked and perished (recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all prescribes areas have corrosion but still strong at time of test (recommend treatment)

Pass 8 Apr 2020 110,787 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge...Replacement recommended..205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 110,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge...Replacement recommended..205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn Replacement recommended (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low self leveling link on near side front insecure, (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low self leveling link on near side front insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 May 2017 91,594 miles

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

Slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 26 May 2017 91,594 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 82,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,642 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,489 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,982 miles

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,141 miles

nsf droplink worn

rear roll bar bushs worn and movement detected

Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,801 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 33,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XWV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XWV, 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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NL08 XWV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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