MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under body surface-rust
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
N/S steering rack boot twisted
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
both front and rear bumpers not fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advice o/s front tyre on wear indicator
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advice n/s front inner cv boot split
advice n/s rear brake pipe going in to n/s rear brake hose damp/not leaking at time of test
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advice n/s front inner cv boot split
advice n/s rear brake pipe going in to n/s rear brake hose damp/not leaking at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R947 PHG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R947 PHG, 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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R947 PHG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 May 2008.
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