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SK08 XFB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,557 mi
Last recorded66,557 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XFB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,302 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 61,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,807 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 56,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,716 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 49,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ehaust rear section well corroded

front and rear head lamp leveller arms siezed

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,790 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,876 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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SK08 XFB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFB, 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 SK08 XFB registered?

SK08 XFB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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