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SP58 FRU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,962 mi
Last recorded136,962 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 FRU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 136,962 miles

Underneath the vehicle covered in grease or other material.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 136,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,485 miles

both the front anti roll bar links and the bushes have play in them

Fail 21 Sep 2020 114,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both the front anti roll bar links and the bushes have play in them

Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,725 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,724 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn badly on edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,260 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame has a lot of surface corrosion.

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,390 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 54,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,421 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,432 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 46,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,971 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,187 miles

Offside 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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SP58 FRU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP58 FRU, 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 SP58 FRU registered?

SP58 FRU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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