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P703 FRS

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,669 mi
Last recorded157,669 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 FRS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 157,669 miles

middle exhaust corroding

sill covers fitted

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2018 157,669 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front struts corroding

middle exhaust flange corroded

nails in rear tyres

offside front tyre inner edge wear

park brake just passed efficiency

sill covers fitted

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 152,181 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 152,181 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn to 3mm and smooth on the edges

Pass 1 Aug 2016 136,335 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 136,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 114,436 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,481 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 98,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,133 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 87,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,498 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,209 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 78,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,092 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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P703 FRS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P703 FRS, 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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P703 FRS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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