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HY08 UUJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 UUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 133,748 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 133,329 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,595 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,442 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 124,442 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,611 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,342 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,328 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,486 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,383 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,528 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2012 32,867 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,149 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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HY08 UUJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HY08 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

HY08 UUJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is HY08 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 UUJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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