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PX08 DDY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,089 mi
Last recorded79,089 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 DDY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 79,089 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 78,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front all suspension corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 74,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,502 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure. (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,381 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,787 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,986 miles

Both front tyres cracking a little

Cut in offside front tyre side wall-(not down to cord)

Near side rear tyre very low on edges

Off side rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,631 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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PX08 DDY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PX08 DDY, 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 PX08 DDY registered?

PX08 DDY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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