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X496 DEP

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,735 mi
Last recorded147,735 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 DEP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 147,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 147,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured drivers footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 138,640 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper likely to become detached bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,426 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 127,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high off our scale (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,456 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml on

Fail 14 Sep 2018 108,456 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml on

Pass 9 Oct 2017 106,571 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 99,868 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks to inner wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to inner wall

windscreen has slight damage but not affecting the view of the driver

Fail 13 Aug 2016 99,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre has cracks to inner wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to inner wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen has slight damage but not affecting the view of the driver

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,680 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,243 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 80,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 80,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2011 71,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,956 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,729 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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X496 DEP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X496 DEP, 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 X496 DEP registered?

X496 DEP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 July 2008.

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