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YS57 EJC

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,118 mi
Last recorded144,118 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 EJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 144,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 144,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 140,196 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 140,196 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 136,201 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 136,198 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,968 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 128,240 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 128,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 123,511 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 123,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 119,178 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken and missing (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,684 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 113,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,496 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 107,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 104,888 miles

n/s/r tyre at 3mm

o/s/r tyre is punctured

Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,391 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 89,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 74,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,479 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,355 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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YS57 EJC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YS57 EJC, 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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YS57 EJC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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