CarVerify

Free Car Check

SC08 BYN

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,204 mi
Last recorded75,204 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 75,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 69,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,134 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 25 Mar 2019 61,144 miles

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

slight corrosion Underbody

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,433 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,476 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,608 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,388 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 30,388 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 25,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light corrosion on rear subframe

poor dip light patern in both lamps

small cut in l/h wiper rubber

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,268 miles

light corrosion on rear subframe

poor dip light patern in both lamps

small cut in l/h wiper rubber

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,806 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SC08 BYN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC08 BYN?

You can check the full history of SC08 BYN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SC08 BYN registered?

SC08 BYN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is SC08 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 BYN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC08 BYN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SC08 BYN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.