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R9 HYM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,117 mi
Last recorded155,117 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 HYM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 155,117 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside Fronts and Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oily residue on gearbox and rear differential

Pass 13 May 2024 152,114 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 150,862 miles

Front oily residue on steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2022 148,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 148,234 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 148,146 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 147,442 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 146,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 146,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 145,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 144,094 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 120,235 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 107,941 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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R9 HYM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R9 HYM, 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 R9 HYM registered?

R9 HYM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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