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P914 PLY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,652 mi
Last recorded115,652 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 PLY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 115,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Fail 4 Jul 2023 115,631 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch rear bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,873 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 113,525 miles

after market exhaust system fitted but noise level not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2019 113,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,812 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 112,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,031 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel u/j (2.2.A.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,092 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 97,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 88,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 80,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 138,568 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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P914 PLY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P914 PLY, 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 P914 PLY registered?

P914 PLY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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