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LM08 MYA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,467 mi
Last recorded104,467 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 MYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 4 Nov 2025 104,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,322 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 101,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 99,744 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,233 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,957 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 95,954 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 92,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 85,452 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 85,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,875 miles

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

nearside front and offside front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front and offside front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,728 miles

nearside front tyre perished inside wall and worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2015 68,434 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 64,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2013 59,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2013 59,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 53,254 miles

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

rear brake pads not visable to inspect

Pass 16 May 2011 36,128 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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LM08 MYA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM08 MYA, 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 LM08 MYA registered?

LM08 MYA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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