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CN08 VUM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,482 mi
Last recorded151,482 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VUM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 151,482 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,878 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 139,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 139,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp self-levelling suspension linkage damaged/deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding slightly

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules located in wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 124,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 103,658 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake effort slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 82,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 75,654 miles

centre exhaust joint corroded and blowing slightly

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2020 71,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 58,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 53,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 48,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to side wall of offside front tyre

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 44,893 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,519 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 25,513 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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CN08 VUM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CN08 VUM, 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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CN08 VUM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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