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BU08 MXC

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MXC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 85,173 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 77,674 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,795 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 67,817 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,981 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 65,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 65,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 63,240 miles

Front Inner Both sides tyres have wear on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm Also wear on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wiper slightly worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has wear on tread

Offside Wiper slightly worn

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,016 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,254 miles

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

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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BU08 MXC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BU08 MXC, 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 BU08 MXC registered?

BU08 MXC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BU08 MXC safe to buy?

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