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N512 XTT

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

186,655 mi
Last recorded186,655 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 XTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 186,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 186,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 185,552 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 184,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 183,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 181,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 181,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 180,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 179,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 174,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 170,986 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015
Fail 22 Jan 2015

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 155,535 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 146,875 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 137,832 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 134,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 120,596 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N512 XTT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 N512 XTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N512 XTT registered?

N512 XTT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is N512 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N512 XTT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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