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NL08 MTZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,027 mi
Last recorded64,027 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 MTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 64,027 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 62,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 62,322 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,798 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/40/18 92y Bridgestone ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 59,798 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/40/18 92y Bridgestone ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 58,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,243 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 50,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,583 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 41,411 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,755 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,837 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 24,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,845 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 12,302 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,016 miles

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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NL08 MTZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NL08 MTZ, 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 NL08 MTZ registered?

NL08 MTZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NL08 MTZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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