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R83 ATR

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,266 mi
Last recorded142,266 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 ATR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 142,266 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

power steering belt slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 140,604 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 138,881 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 138,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 15 Dec 2011 137,331 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 137,331 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 134,722 miles

both steering rack boots perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2010 134,687 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 125,496 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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R83 ATR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R83 ATR, 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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R83 ATR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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