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BN08 EYR

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EYR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,666 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))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 101,666 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,255 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 94,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 76,862 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,406 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,351 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,703 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,346 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,148 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,978 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear flange corroded loose (7.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect wrong registration number (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,203 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 36,201 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Front fog lights missing

Rear wiper missing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 30,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,491 miles

Both front tyres inner edge just starting to wear

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,407 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 EYR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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