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SE08 LFR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,218 mi
Last recorded153,218 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 LFR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 153,216 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,881 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 144,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 132,593 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 126,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 118,165 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 118,120 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,210 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 102,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,128 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,897 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,704 miles

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

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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SE08 LFR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SE08 LFR, 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 SE08 LFR registered?

SE08 LFR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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