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R854 PEL

2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,516 mi
Last recorded128,516 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo119,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 PEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 128,516 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 119,684 miles

n/s front and rear tyre walls cut(not to cord)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 119,684 miles

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

n/s front and rear tyre walls cut(not to cord)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 111,158 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 111,158 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,006 miles

Park brake low effort

Park lever travel high

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear shock absorbers soft for model

Sports exhaust fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2009 94,006 miles

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

Park brake low effort

Park lever travel high

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear shock absorbers soft for model

Sports exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2008 131,987 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 131,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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R854 PEL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 119,684 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 Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R854 PEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R854 PEL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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