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R964 XBT

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,269 mi
Last recorded78,269 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 78,269 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 78,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,012 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 78,012 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 76,249 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,257 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 75,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 73,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2013 71,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 71,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,734 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,663 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake fluid low

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm at inner markers worn on inner edge

nearside wiper split at end

offside wiper split at end

Fail 14 Apr 2011 62,663 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake fluid low

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm at inner markers worn on inner edge

nearside wiper split at end

offside wiper split at end

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre crackingalso has small cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,404 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre crackingalso has small cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,361 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,193 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R964 XBT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R964 XBT, 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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R964 XBT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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