MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside and components corroded
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (marked in yellow ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear ( marked in yellow ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fill under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all rear suspension components corroded
side skirts fitter unable to fully inspect outer sills
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Long hand brake travel
Sun visor fitted, not affecting view to front
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Long hand brake travel
Sun visor fitted, not affecting view to front
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sun strip fitted but not affecting drivers view of road
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached locking device missing(split pin) x2 (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sun strip fitted but not affecting drivers view of road
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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YA08 ZWG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA08 ZWG, 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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YA08 ZWG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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