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BT08 OYF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,958 mi
Last recorded127,958 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 127,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 122,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2024 122,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 118,811 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 118,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative height senor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 116,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,754 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,289 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 107,827 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 107,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 103,438 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust joints corroded

underbody dry and surface corrosion in some places

Fail 15 Nov 2018 103,438 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease all over hub and braking backplate and wheel (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust joints corroded

underbody dry and surface corrosion in some places

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,883 miles

Headlamp leveler on n/s of front suspension(bracket cracked).

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,505 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,981 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,981 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,027 miles

nearside front tyre as radial cracks in outer wall

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,345 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 OYF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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