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BN08 EWR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,062 mi
Last recorded103,062 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 103,062 miles

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

towball/hitch not fitted at the time of test

under the chasis under sealant applied

Fail 1 Sep 2026 103,062 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

towball/hitch not fitted at the time of test

under the chasis under sealant applied

Pass 4 Aug 2025 90,215 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flange joint deteriorating. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2025 90,215 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flange joint deteriorating. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,389 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,455 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,782 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,878 miles

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

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

exhaust back box flange corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 21,801 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,511 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,033 miles

Front wiper blades split

Fail 5 Apr 2017 21,033 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread

Rear heavy corrosion on surface of discs

Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,166 miles

front wiper blades split

heavy corrosion on rear brake disc surfaces

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,345 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

light surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,308 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,471 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre treads cracked

small cracks in nearside front tyre tread and sidewall cut

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,523 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight tears in tread.(cords not exposed)

offside front tyre has slight tears in tread. (cords not exposed)

offside rear tyre has slight tears in tread. (cords not exposed)

slight cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,949 miles

cracks in offside front tyre tread

cut in nearside front tyre

fuel cap seal beginning to perish

small cracks and nail in nearside rear tyre

small cracks and nail in offside rear tyre

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 EWR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 BN08 EWR, 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 BN08 EWR registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN08 EWR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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