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BN08 EWM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EWM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 99,452 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 99,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,472 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,185 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 78,185 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust central joint rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 69,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,720 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 53,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 46,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 39,007 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 39,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,630 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 26,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,513 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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BN08 EWM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN08 EWM, 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 BN08 EWM registered?

BN08 EWM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BN08 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 EWM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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