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BN08 EXE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,514 mi
Last recorded148,514 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EXE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 148,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 146,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 146,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 142,630 miles

front tyres low

rear suspension components show corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,208 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,697 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 116,791 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 106,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,313 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 86,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,614 miles

Centre Front Lower engine under tray damaged.

all exhaust joints corroded but not leaking.

rear diff o/s output seal starting to leak.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,614 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage seized. (1.7.2)

Centre Front Lower engine under tray damaged.

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords. plus poor puncher repair.

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working and lens damaged.

all exhaust joints corroded but not leaking.

rear diff o/s output seal starting to leak.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,196 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 66,191 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O\S\F tyre has cuts in tread but cords/ply not exposed

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,338 miles

both rear tyres have cuts to tread area and sidewalls. not down to or exposing cords.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 54,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres have cuts to tread area and sidewalls. not down to or exposing cords.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 44,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,232 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 EXE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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