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EY08 UCP

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,363 mi
Last recorded121,363 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UCP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 121,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 113,386 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,864 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

dip aims at high limit.

front anti roll bar link boots heavy cracking.

nsf arch guard damaged and repaired.

osf and nsf wishbone rear bushes worn close to limit.

osf outer anti roll bar link has minor play

rear discs and pads appear worn

Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,051 miles

rear diff wet with oil, play in front roll bar inner bushes at limit, o/s front wishbone rear bush delaminating,

Fail 2 Jul 2018 99,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear diff wet with oil, play in front roll bar inner bushes at limit, o/s front wishbone rear bush delaminating,

rear exhaust blow

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,899 miles

minor cracking to front wishbone rear bushes.

rear discs centers have corrosion to inner side.

slight play at front anti roll bar d bushes. minor cracking at front anti roll bar link boots.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,937 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,393 miles

hand brake travel, windscreen chipped, multi guards fitted, n/s front wheel arch guard damaged, minor play in front inner roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,531 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 46,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,643 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EY08 UCP 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 81.3%.

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 EY08 UCP, 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 EY08 UCP registered?

EY08 UCP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 UCP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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