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BN08 EWU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,320 mi
Last recorded138,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EWU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 138,320 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking between tread

o/s rear tyre close to wear markers

Fail 3 Apr 2023 138,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken on bottom arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 10 Feb 2022 130,460 miles

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Feb 2021 121,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front Shock Absorber slightly corroded

offside front Shock Absorber slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 121,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front Shock Absorber slightly corroded

offside front Shock Absorber slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,714 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 110,714 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,221 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate slight damage

under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,872 miles

Front registration plate slight damage

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges of tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 88,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate slight damage

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges of tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,327 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 81,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,201 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,313 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 66,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,893 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,685 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 EWU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

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

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