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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill does not yield to finger thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Under tray fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front fog lamps inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
all suspension components corroded on rear underside
Front Both front fog lights inoperative.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the brake caliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On back box pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front - Rear Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Both front fog lights inoperative.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the brake caliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On back box pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshield loose
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nsf wiper is split at ends
under trays fitted at time of test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
it would appear that rear brakes in need of attention
o/s headlamp aim on min tolerance(just met requirements)aimed lower than n/s headlamp
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on centre 3 quarter area of tread(worn below 1.6mm on inner edge of tread)
o/s/r brake binding slight and brake squeaking
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SK08 XET is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SK08 XET, 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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SK08 XET is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2008.
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