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AM08 FBB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,384 mi
Last recorded71,384 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 FBB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 71,384 miles

Age related surface corrosion evident around both subframes, suspension components and side sills

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 70,064 miles

General underbody corrosion to steering/suspension components

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 70,064 miles

General underbody corrosion to steering/suspension components

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,711 miles

Age related surface corrosion evident around both subframes, suspension components and side sills

Both front ARB link ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,851 miles

All four tyres are perished

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Has slight movement in bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres are cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen out of Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 66,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres are cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen out of Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,530 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 57,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,353 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,762 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,896 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,391 miles

Slight uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,702 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,083 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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AM08 FBB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AM08 FBB, 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 AM08 FBB registered?

AM08 FBB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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