MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper insecure
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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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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