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SC08 BYC

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,798 mi
Last recorded83,798 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 BYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,798 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 83,777 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint with back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Small cuts on inner front tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,622 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 72,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,346 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,617 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,328 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,570 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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SC08 BYC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SC08 BYC, 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 SC08 BYC registered?

SC08 BYC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SC08 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 BYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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