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P920 BFO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,016 mi
Last recorded136,016 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 BFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 136,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s sills damaged

sills cover fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2013 136,030 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)

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

o/s rear shocker slighty worn

front/rear tyres 2mm

Pass 22 Sep 2012 139,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 135,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions just m. e. t

play off side steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Oct 2011 135,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions just m. e. t

play off side steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Oct 2010 132,483 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 123,535 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 123,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,490 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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P920 BFO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P920 BFO, 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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P920 BFO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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