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SA08 YDN

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,574 mi
Last recorded85,574 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 YDN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,574 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,457 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 81,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,976 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 77,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,434 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 72,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,369 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 64,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,349 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 57,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,653 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 50,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,056 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 24,867 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 16,360 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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SA08 YDN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA08 YDN, 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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SA08 YDN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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