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N430 NCW

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,761 mi
Last recorded84,761 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 NCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 84,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 84,679 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 84,577 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,518 miles

slight weep osf outer cv boot

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,493 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,529 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,056 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,161 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 78,270 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 48,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s front antiroll bar drop link is missaligned

Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,832 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 74,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,553 miles

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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N430 NCW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N430 NCW, 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 N430 NCW registered?

N430 NCW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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