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R282 GCL

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,095 mi
Last recorded115,095 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 GCL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 115,095 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 114,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,955 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 104,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

splits in treads of all 4 tyres

Fail 29 Nov 2013 104,881 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

splits in treads of all 4 tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2012 104,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,432 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,265 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2009 102,509 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 98,864 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 94,778 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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R282 GCL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R282 GCL, 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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R282 GCL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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