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SW57 JEU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,907 mi
Last recorded122,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 JEU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 122,907 miles

Front Coolant leak RAD ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ferrules corroded at union. both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded front to rear

Fail 10 Jun 2023 111,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides -50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ferrules corroded at union. both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded front to rear

Pass 10 Jun 2022 101,120 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 91,865 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,071 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes heavily greased

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,212 miles

Front coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Crack in exhaust centre pipe

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both front & Nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,545 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,439 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,054 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 289,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 28,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,859 miles

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

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

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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SW57 JEU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW57 JEU, 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 SW57 JEU registered?

SW57 JEU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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