MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear anti-rol bar D mounting bush starting to deteriorate
Slight leak of exhaust gases
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear anti-rol bar D mounting bush starting to deteriorate
Slight leak of exhaust gases
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM08 YEY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 SM08 YEY, 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 SM08 YEY registered?
SM08 YEY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 July 2008.
Is SM08 YEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM08 YEY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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