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P600 SUB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,856 mi
Last recorded131,856 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP600 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 127,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower outer sill plastic cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower outer sill plastic cover fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 127,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower outer sill plastic cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower outer sill plastic cover fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 127,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded too excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 118,869 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 118,867 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 118,834 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)

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

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

Unable to check seat belt due to babyseat fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 114,745 miles

all brake discs rusty

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s/f o/s/r tyres worn low

oil leak rear diff

rear suspension soft

Fail 9 Feb 2015 114,745 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs rusty

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s/f o/s/r tyres worn low

oil leak rear diff

rear suspension soft

Pass 5 Apr 2013 111,411 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 111,411 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,637 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all discs pitted

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2010 94,873 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,855 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2008 54,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,400 miles

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

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

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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P600 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P600 SUB, 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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P600 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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