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BD08 TOU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,030 mi
Last recorded66,030 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 TOU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 66,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 66,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 64,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,124 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust very rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2021 61,121 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both N/s and O/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust very rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and back both flexi ferrules rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2020 56,466 miles

Brake performance not tested due to caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and back both flexi ferrules rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,743 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 49,743 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,408 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,902 miles

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

lower engine covers fitted to engine compartment

n/s rear tire has cracks around outer perimeter tire still safe

Fail 18 May 2016 34,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened link pulled out of ball end (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

lower engine covers fitted to engine compartment

n/s rear tire has cracks around outer perimeter tire still safe

Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,242 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 32,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,539 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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BD08 TOU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD08 TOU, 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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BD08 TOU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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