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P849 AHO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,955 mi
Last recorded139,955 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 AHO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 139,955 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 126,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 108,508 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from offside rocker cover

Pass 19 Apr 2008 103,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 103,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P849 AHO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P849 AHO, 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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What year was P849 AHO registered?

P849 AHO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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