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SW08 ZDZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,062 mi
Last recorded131,062 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 ZDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,062 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine extremely noise (worn)

secondary bonnet catch not working as intended

Fail 9 Dec 2020 131,062 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine extremely noise (worn)

secondary bonnet catch not working as intended

Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 123,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to centre exhaust not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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SW08 ZDZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW08 ZDZ, 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 SW08 ZDZ registered?

SW08 ZDZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SW08 ZDZ safe to buy?

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