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WV08 DHJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,173 mi
Last recorded45,173 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 DHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 45,173 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,692 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,192 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 23,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,952 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,723 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 11,720 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WV08 DHJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV08 DHJ, 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 WV08 DHJ registered?

WV08 DHJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is WV08 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 DHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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