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P171 HBC

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,893 mi
Last recorded54,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 HBC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 52,589 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 52,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 47,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,232 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 33,232 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P171 HBC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc 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 P171 HBC, 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 P171 HBC registered?

P171 HBC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is P171 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 HBC 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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