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N191 NHG

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,923 mi
Last recorded132,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 NHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 132,923 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 132,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,127 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 130,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,961 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,045 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 113,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 106,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 101,688 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 100,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 97,629 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 97,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 96,148 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 96,148 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N191 NHG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N191 NHG, 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 N191 NHG registered?

N191 NHG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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