MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight corrosion too vehicle and various components
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
boot floor corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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
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)
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
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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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