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YR08 KFL

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,641 mi
Last recorded180,641 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 KFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 180,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 180,639 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 172,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 170,062 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME AND ATTACHED COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 170,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME AND ATTACHED COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 164,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 164,329 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 157,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 143,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 133,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 119,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,590 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,368 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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YR08 KFL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR08 KFL, 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 YR08 KFL registered?

YR08 KFL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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