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P57 BHG

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 BHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 107,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested due to coolant leak (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Mar 2014 107,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2012 103,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 103,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,299 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,299 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 97,296 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,523 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 91,480 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,767 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 71,594 miles

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

both front and rear discs slightly rusty

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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P57 BHG 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 58.3%.

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 P57 BHG, 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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P57 BHG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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