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BP57 ZXR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,701 mi
Last recorded82,701 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 82,701 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 82,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,252 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,115 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER ARMS, REAR BUSHES WORN/SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT DROP LINK BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,556 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,184 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,401 miles

travel on hand brake but not excessive

Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,401 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

travel on hand brake but not excessive

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,470 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge / sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,216 miles

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

oil leak on rear differential

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,068 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 24,248 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,736 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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BP57 ZXR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BP57 ZXR, 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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BP57 ZXR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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