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SN58 LWF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,938 mi
Last recorded131,938 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 LWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 131,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Lower the underneath of vehicle has been fully wax oiled all areas checked and seem to be solid

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 126,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 122,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 122,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D bush' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D bush' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 117,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,626 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 111,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 111,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At cat converter join to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 108,200 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 108,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 97,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,518 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 89,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 R18 92W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,063 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,063 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,766 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SN58 LWF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN58 LWF, 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 SN58 LWF registered?

SN58 LWF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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