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SG58 HNL

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,375 mi
Last recorded70,375 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 HNL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 68,155 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 68,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 63,460 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 63,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel flap difficult to open

Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,860 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 60,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,872 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

all underbody has general corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2019 57,578 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 57,570 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 56,178 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 51,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 48,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,339 miles

nearside front tyre edge wearing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 38,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

nearside front tyre edge wearing

Pass 7 May 2013 28,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bolt missing from catalyst mount but adequately supported

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 27 Aug 2012 25,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,566 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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SG58 HNL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SG58 HNL, 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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SG58 HNL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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