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RV57 ZBZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,778 mi
Last recorded68,778 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 ZBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 68,778 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle general corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2026 68,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle general corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,396 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 63,133 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 55,229 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 53,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 44,516 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jan 2021 35,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 35,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 29,586 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 23,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 16,833 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 14,894 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 12,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 10,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 9,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 7,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 6,134 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 4,105 miles

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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RV57 ZBZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV57 ZBZ, 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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What year was RV57 ZBZ registered?

RV57 ZBZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RV57 ZBZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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