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N539 RAP

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,514 mi
Last recorded137,514 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 RAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 137,514 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 133,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 128,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,271 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 115,271 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,865 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 220,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 219,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 219,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 218,224 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 218,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 216,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 213,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 213,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 206,082 miles

strong advice all tyres wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

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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N539 RAP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N539 RAP, 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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N539 RAP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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