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R479 YTF

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 YTF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,838 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,478 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,717 miles

Both rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter's deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Above steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 86,715 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter's deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Above steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 86,707 miles

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

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

big bore exhaust fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,736 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,065 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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R479 YTF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R479 YTF, 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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R479 YTF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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