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R862 LPD

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,467 mi
Last recorded197,467 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 LPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 197,467 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 187,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 180,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 180,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 173,990 miles

tyres on vehicle starting to wear,ok at test

Fail 25 May 2017 173,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres on vehicle starting to wear,ok at test

Pass 21 May 2016 164,494 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 154,776 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 153,813 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 144,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 144,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 131,264 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 114,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 104,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,646 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 100,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R862 LPD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R862 LPD, 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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R862 LPD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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