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SB57 SXA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,872 mi
Last recorded116,872 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 SXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,872 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 116,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 107,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 92,187 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel peddle is very soft and travels to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield loose and resting on exhaust box

Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,672 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2018 81,672 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,072 miles

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

Front Both tyres worn on outside shoulders

Nearside Front Earth strap between gearbox and chassis is broken

Fail 6 Jun 2017 77,072 miles

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

Front Both tyres worn on outside shoulders

Nearside Front Earth strap between gearbox and chassis is broken

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,540 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust heatshield insecure

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,194 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,952 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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SB57 SXA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB57 SXA, 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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SB57 SXA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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