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NX08 ZFE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,658 mi
Last recorded80,658 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 ZFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,372 miles

Underside corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 77,372 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 62,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d''bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,896 miles

front and rear exhaust flanges corroded and in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,894 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

front and rear exhaust flanges corroded and in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,110 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,083 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,200 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 41,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,445 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

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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NX08 ZFE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX08 ZFE, 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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NX08 ZFE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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