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R947 PHG

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,016 mi
Last recorded202,016 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 PHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 202,016 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 202,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 201,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 198,188 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 198,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 194,330 miles

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) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 189,256 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 185,323 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 185,323 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 185,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 183,412 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 172,245 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 160,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 150,334 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 150,334 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 138,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 137,978 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 119,465 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 119,465 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,101 miles

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

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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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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