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R597 MDE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,738 mi
Last recorded152,738 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 MDE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 152,738 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2022 152,738 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2021 146,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2021 146,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 135,916 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 132,952 miles

both rear anti roll bar links slight movement

cant see sills as covers fitted

front springs rusty

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight movement

rear springs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2015 132,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear anti roll bar links slight movement

cant see sills as covers fitted

centre to rear exhaust rusty

front springs rusty

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight movement

rear springs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2014 132,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake discs rusty

both headlamp aims have no kickup patterns

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,404 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre starting to wear outer edge

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2012 121,404 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre starting to wear outer edge

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 105,440 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 94,328 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 89,792 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 89,792 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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R597 MDE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R597 MDE, 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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R597 MDE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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