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SM08 FGP

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,998 mi
Last recorded70,998 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FGP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,807 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,510 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 May 2012 43,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2011 32,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

both sills coverd

o/s/rear tyre cut in sied wall cords not exposed

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sills coverd

o/s/rear tyre cut in sied wall cords not exposed

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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SM08 FGP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM08 FGP, 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 SM08 FGP registered?

SM08 FGP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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