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P253 OHE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,270 mi
Last recorded156,270 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 OHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 156,270 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 154,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2016 154,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2015 149,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 144,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 140,637 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 140,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2012 136,500 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 136,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 136,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 132,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front innerside brake ddisc`s slightly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2010 132,470 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front innerside brake ddisc`s slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 127,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008

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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P253 OHE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P253 OHE, 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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P253 OHE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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