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M491 XYA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,100 mi
Last recorded79,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 XYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,048 miles

both rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 79,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 78,952 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,356 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,320 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 78,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,116 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 78,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,854 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 77,854 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,374 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,480 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,023 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 89,018 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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M491 XYA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M491 XYA, 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 M491 XYA registered?

M491 XYA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is M491 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 XYA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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