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VN08 CEO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,997 mi
Last recorded97,997 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 CEO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,997 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 96,930 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 95,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,844 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 93,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 91,758 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 89,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 89,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 87,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 84,333 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 79,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,950 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 73,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,073 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 67,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 May 2014 61,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 51,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 398,834 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 39,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 30,772 miles

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

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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VN08 CEO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc 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 VN08 CEO, 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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VN08 CEO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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