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SL08 VHD

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VHD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,804 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,638 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 38,573 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,903 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,732 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,223 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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SL08 VHD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SL08 VHD, 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 SL08 VHD registered?

SL08 VHD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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