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R608 MDE

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,434 mi
Last recorded45,434 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 MDE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 45,434 miles

Central Front Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,429 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,987 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,088 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise exhaust/cat close to crossmeber areas

Pass 2 Dec 2011 121,886 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,584 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,154 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 120,133 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 120,077 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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R608 MDE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R608 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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What year was R608 MDE registered?

R608 MDE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is R608 MDE safe to buy?

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