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SO57 EBN

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 EBN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 105,654 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 99,944 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,219 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,941 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,656 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 78,617 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,969 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,214 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,210 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,535 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracking

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,139 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,644 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,635 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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SO57 EBN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO57 EBN, 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 SO57 EBN registered?

SO57 EBN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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