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BL08 XFS

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XFS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 87,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,853 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,626 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 83,578 miles

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

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified no cat fitted and sensors missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 80,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,396 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,768 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 72,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,338 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 58,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes under a cover

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

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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BL08 XFS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 BL08 XFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 XFS registered?

BL08 XFS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is BL08 XFS safe to buy?

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