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WK08 XLZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,013 mi
Last recorded111,013 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 XLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,168 miles

Front & rear wheel brakes binding

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 64,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 51,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 42,705 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2013 42,705 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 34,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,191 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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WK08 XLZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK08 XLZ, 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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WK08 XLZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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