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SP08 OYV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,760 mi
Last recorded85,760 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OYV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,760 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and cracking in tread

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside front fog light is not working

offside number plate light is not working

Fail 1 Jun 2021 85,760 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and cracking in tread

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside front fog light is not working

offside number plate light is not working

Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,703 miles

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

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

surface rust appearing in underside of vechicle

Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,449 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 70,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,297 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,268 miles

advise rear disc's slight rusting

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre well worn,borderline pass

offside rear tyre well worn inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2015 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre well worn,borderline pass

offside rear tyre well worn inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,460 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,049 miles

near side rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,891 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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SP08 OYV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP08 OYV, 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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SP08 OYV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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