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SH08 BYD

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,352 mi
Last recorded157,352 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 BYD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 157,352 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 145,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 134,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,149 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 126,149 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 114,768 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 114,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 101,925 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,362 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,130 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,823 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 48,145 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2011 27,906 miles

n/s/f tyre

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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SH08 BYD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH08 BYD, 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 SH08 BYD registered?

SH08 BYD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SH08 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 BYD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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