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P669 KBC

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,435 mi
Last recorded171,435 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 KBC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 171,435 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 166,819 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corroded wing

rear diff outer bushes have play

sills damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2019 146,145 miles

Nearside Rear wing has corrosion

general body corrosion

Nearside Front shock absorber has play in inner bush

Pass 6 Feb 2018 161,349 miles

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

offside front brake pipe corroded

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sills damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2016 149,931 miles

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

both sills and floors damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2016 149,900 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)

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

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

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

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2013 139,120 miles

Oil leak

offside front additional lights innop

tinting film at top of windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2013 138,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak

offside front additional lights innop

tinting film at top of windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2012 125,730 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2012 125,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 116,644 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 116,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Apr 2010 110,539 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 110,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 104,695 miles

oil leak from engine

petrol tank slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2008 102,239 miles

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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P669 KBC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P669 KBC, 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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P669 KBC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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