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BN08 EZA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,600 mi
Last recorded92,600 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 92,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,682 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 88,653 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,693 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,601 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 79,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 75,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,293 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,684 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,055 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,142 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Heatshield loose.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 47,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Heatshield loose.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,963 miles

All four tyres are perished.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 43,963 miles

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

All four tyres are perished.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,689 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 5 Apr 2013 37,562 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,513 miles

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

both sills coverd

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 EZA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EZA, 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 EZA registered?

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

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