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HY08 NXA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,012 mi
Last recorded98,012 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 98,012 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 98,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 79,870 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 79,870 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,025 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 76,025 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,411 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 61,423 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front has no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 53,338 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear getting low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 48,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2019 41,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 29,090 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 29,090 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65X15 91H (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 22,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 12,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 11,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 9,630 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 6,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 6,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HY08 NXA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HY08 NXA, 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 HY08 NXA registered?

HY08 NXA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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