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BL08 XHU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,125 mi
Last recorded178,125 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 178,125 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 162,983 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,653 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,334 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,362 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,853 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,562 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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BL08 XHU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XHU, 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 BL08 XHU registered?

BL08 XHU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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