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R224 HBA

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,242 mi
Last recorded67,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 HBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 97,098 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 97,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 94,262 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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R224 HBA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R224 HBA, 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 R224 HBA registered?

R224 HBA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is R224 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 HBA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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