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SV08 VBG

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,880 mi
Last recorded71,880 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VBG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 68,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers on sills both sides innner and outer sills can not be viwed

front and rear and middle box slight blow and rear rusted braket

front disc pitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 63,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,745 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor bracket on suspension arm broken (1.7.2)

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

exhaust mount at rear broken

Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield at front insecure

rear tyres slight cracks on sidewalls ,ply or cords not visble

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,774 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,799 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 19,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,654 miles

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)

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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SV08 VBG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV08 VBG, 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 SV08 VBG registered?

SV08 VBG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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