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VN08 CFA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,236 mi
Last recorded65,236 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 CFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,236 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 65,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,677 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,906 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight outer sidewall age cracking to n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,914 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,862 miles

age cracking to both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2012 30,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

age cracking to both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 18 May 2011 20,109 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 19,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VN08 CFA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN08 CFA, 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 VN08 CFA registered?

VN08 CFA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 CFA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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