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SG08 PSY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,597 mi
Last recorded83,597 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 PSY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 83,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 77,298 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 77,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,003 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,385 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 45,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,316 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 35,316 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 27,883 miles

nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 13 May 2013 24,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 20,192 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,075 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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SG08 PSY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SG08 PSY, 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

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What year was SG08 PSY registered?

SG08 PSY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is SG08 PSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 PSY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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