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S300 BYF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,398 mi
Last recorded80,398 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 BYF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 80,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,065 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2020 70,940 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,075 miles

Central Front Upper Split boost pipe

Low engine oil level

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 63,846 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,280 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,341 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,676 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 28,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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S300 BYF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S300 BYF, 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 S300 BYF registered?

S300 BYF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is S300 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 BYF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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