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P956 GPB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,999 mi
Last recorded60,999 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 GPB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,999 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 60,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 61,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 60,999 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate lights blue

Pass 16 Aug 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 220,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

no rear seats fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2012 190,054 miles

engine check light on

front tyres wearing smooth inner edges,advise tracking

front wipers split

rear fog light bulb is a brand new red bulb but still has a very slight hint of white as the reflector is clear

rear pads getting low

small crack on n/s/r light unit

small cut on o/s/f tyre outer wall

two cuts on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2012 189,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

engine check light on

front tyres wearing smooth inner edges,advise tracking

front wipers split

rear pads getting low

small crack on n/s/r light unit

small cut on o/s/f tyre outer wall

two cuts on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2010 163,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 163,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 142,321 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 107,410 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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P956 GPB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P956 GPB, 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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P956 GPB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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