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VX08 LHF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,441 mi
Last recorded88,441 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 LHF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,119 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 77,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,605 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 70,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,817 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 63,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,371 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 55,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,680 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 39,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 23,943 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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VX08 LHF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

VX08 LHF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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