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T178 XCG

2011 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,393 mi
Last recorded161,393 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Subaru Impreza59,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 XCG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 161,393 miles

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

slight corrosion too vehicle and various components

Pass 14 Jun 2022 160,805 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to all suspension components

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 160,799 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to a burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 157,376 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlights have flat patterns

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2021 157,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlights have flat patterns

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2020 153,739 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 149,208 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 142,659 miles

boot floor corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 136,103 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 136,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 130,372 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement plate too small (6.3.4g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 125,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 120,052 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 113,670 miles

Front exhaust pipe deteriorated and slight leak

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Sports exhaust fitted with temporary noise limiter and sli in cat converter

Pass 27 Mar 2012 105,775 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 105,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 100,450 miles

Light corrosion to brake discs

O/s/ headlamp pattern poor

Plastic covers preventing full examination of sills

Some visible damage to both sills

Some wear and ridgeing to all brake discs

Studless ice tyres fitted al round

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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T178 XCG is a 2011 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 59,457 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 T178 XCG, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T178 XCG is a 2011 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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