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SM57 WPD

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,222 mi
Last recorded124,222 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 WPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,222 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 104,112 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,877 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,324 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,680 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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SM57 WPD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM57 WPD, 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 SM57 WPD registered?

SM57 WPD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is SM57 WPD safe to buy?

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