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SL08 VHM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,722 mi
Last recorded124,722 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VHM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 124,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 122,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 108,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,227 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,616 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,988 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 52,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 3 Apr 2014 43,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,030 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both n/s/r subframe mounts deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

o/s/r front sub frame bush deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,606 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,313 miles

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

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 VHM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VHM, 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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SL08 VHM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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