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NV57 VMW

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,968 mi
Last recorded103,968 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 VMW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,968 miles

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

plastic sill covers

slight underside corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2024 103,968 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

plastic sill covers

slight underside corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,223 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,773 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,468 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet lock

nearside/offside front tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 39,926 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 39,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,008 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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NV57 VMW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NV57 VMW, 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 NV57 VMW registered?

NV57 VMW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for NV57 VMW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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