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SO57 EBX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 EBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,377 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 85,243 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 85,243 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 85,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective BROKEN (1.7.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,067 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 63,067 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,465 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 50,465 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 27 Jun 2012 23,567 miles

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

O/S/F brake disc worn on inside face.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 18,697 miles

Sill covers fitted

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

Front discs pited on inside faces

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 EBX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO57 EBX registered?

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

Is SO57 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO57 EBX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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