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Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2008
70.6% pass rate
from 1,353 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.074% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.074% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.074% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp levelling device (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.81% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.30% fail on Horn
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.074% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.074% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Emission control equipment (21 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Catalytic converter (30 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.074% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.074% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.074% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.074% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.074% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Brakes (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.074% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.67% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.52% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.074% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.074% fail on Doors
      • 0.074% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
    • 0.074% fail on Seats
      • 0.074% fail on Driver's seat
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.074% fail on Other components
        • 0.074% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.37% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.37% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
      • 0.074% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.074% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
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