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V869 SVY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,328 mi
Last recorded57,328 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 SVY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 57,328 miles

age related corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2019 57,328 miles

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

age related corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,844 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 56,839 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Braking system leaking pipe at floor join (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,555 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,042 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,840 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 45,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 34,725 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,356 miles

ADVISE FRONT EXHAUST SECTION HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,832 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 15,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 15,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,507 miles

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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V869 SVY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V869 SVY, 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 V869 SVY registered?

V869 SVY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 July 2008.

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