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R679 TTS

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,967 mi
Last recorded84,967 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 TTS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 84,967 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2023 84,966 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard cat missing and straight pipe fitted (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 84,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,396 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 82,813 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 82,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 81,009 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 81,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 78,611 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 78,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,609 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,845 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 76,814 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,120 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 64,068 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in offside front inner tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Apr 2008 78,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

cut in offside front inner tyre sidewall

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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R679 TTS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R679 TTS, 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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R679 TTS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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