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P127 GTA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,441 mi
Last recorded139,441 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 GTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 128,483 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 128,483 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 105,142 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n,s,f and o,s,f inner rack ends have play

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 106,806 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 106,806 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,883 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 91,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,950 miles

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

Rear diff leaking transmission oil

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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P127 GTA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P127 GTA, 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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P127 GTA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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