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VX08 DZV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,336 mi
Last recorded103,336 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 DZV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,336 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,216 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 93,195 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,632 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,302 miles

all tyres getting low, approx 3mm

rear anti-roll bar 'D' shape bushes slightly worn

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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VX08 DZV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX08 DZV, 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 VX08 DZV registered?

VX08 DZV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 DZV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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