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BT08 OXS

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OXS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,617 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 68,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 68,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 67,075 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 67,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 65,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,370 miles

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

all tyres very heavily age cracked, will need attention soon

general corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,639 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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BT08 OXS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT08 OXS, 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 BT08 OXS registered?

BT08 OXS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BT08 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 OXS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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