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SO57 EBZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 EBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 89,041 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,400 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 67,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,015 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,955 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 45,723 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

EXAUST HITTING FLOOR

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,153 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,913 miles

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

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 EBZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

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

Is SO57 EBZ safe to buy?

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