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SF08 VKR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,690 mi
Last recorded79,690 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,690 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 78,606 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front connection leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 75,195 miles

Nearside Front (Shock absorber corroded)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front (Shock absorber corroded)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,403 miles

Wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,293 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 56,257 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 55,513 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 55,513 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 52,987 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2015 50,861 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 44,087 miles

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,087 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,323 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,956 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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SF08 VKR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF08 VKR, 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 SF08 VKR registered?

SF08 VKR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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