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M7 NTP

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,048 mi
Last recorded128,048 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 NTP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,048 miles

Jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 118,377 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,420 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 108,380 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 85,910 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 85,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,048 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,066 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 80,066 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect excessive space between t and p (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect excessive space between t and p (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,502 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 77,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,884 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,884 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 62,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 49,557 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,934 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,934 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,490 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 36,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,414 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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M7 NTP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M7 NTP, 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 M7 NTP registered?

M7 NTP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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