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N555 RLY

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,316 mi
Last recorded144,316 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 RLY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 144,316 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 143,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 143,677 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 143,490 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 143,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 134,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 134,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 134,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 116,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 99,368 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)

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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N555 RLY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N555 RLY, 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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N555 RLY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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