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BN08 EYZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,796 mi
Last recorded114,796 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 114,796 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens missing

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2020 114,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level ALSO LIGHT ON DASH (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure NOT SEATED CORRECTLY (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR SUB-FRAME FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR SUB-FRAME FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear LAMP BROKEN BUT NOT AFFECTING LIGHT OUT PUT

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes on arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not sharp or likely to come off

Offside Rear lamp lens missing but light working fine

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

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 104,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes on arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not sharp or likely to come off

Offside Rear lamp lens missing but light working fine

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

traction control light on

Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,490 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

headlight link broken of

traction control light on

Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

headlight link broken of

traction control light on

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,742 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 74,742 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

head light leaving link broken

rear bumper lose

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,911 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,752 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

traction control light on

Fail 29 Sep 2014 34,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

front brake discs corroded

traction control light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 16,879 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly between treads

Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,944 miles

nearside rear tyre edge wearing 205/50r17 89v

Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,291 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 EYZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYZ, 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 EYZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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