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NOT 300Y

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,709 mi
Last recorded85,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOT 300Y
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 85,709 miles

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

Offside Rear lens damaged.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flange weak.

both rear brake backplates borderline fail at handbrake connection.

Fail 6 Jul 2026 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lens damaged.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flange weak.

both rear brake backplates borderline fail at handbrake connection.

Pass 8 Jul 2025 81,274 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut/perished.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes obscured by mud.

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

both rear brake backplates corroded/broken at handbrake cable attachment,borderline fail.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre split/perished in tread.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake backplates broken/corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 69,714 miles

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

Rear brake backplates corroded.

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2023 69,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake backplates corroded.

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 63,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake backplates corroded.

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,143 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 57,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in tread showing cords and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Osf lower ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone bushes(rear) split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,738 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,045 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,710 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 38,710 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border pass (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,625 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,347 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,384 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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NOT 300Y is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NOT 300Y, 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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NOT 300Y is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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