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S600 OBO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,749 mi
Last recorded80,749 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 OBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 80,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 76,132 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 72,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,256 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,557 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 66,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,887 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability levelling unit (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,401 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 31,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,649 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,878 miles

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

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

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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S600 OBO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S600 OBO, 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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S600 OBO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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