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Y3 YAR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,153 mi
Last recorded59,153 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 YAR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 59,153 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,495 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front links have very slight play in their ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner CV boots are leaking grease past their outer clips. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Fog light is not working.

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

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (buy fuel tank) are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 49,478 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front links have very slight play in their ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner CV boots are leaking grease past their outer clips. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Fog light is not working.

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

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (buy fuel tank) are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,973 miles

corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,598 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,283 miles

both front and rear coil springs rusty

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust front pipe to centre section joint slightly leaking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,675 miles

both front and rear coil springs rusty

both front tyres inner edges stepped

Fail 11 Aug 2014 22,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front and rear coil springs rusty

both front tyres inner edges stepped

Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,049 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner tread

Pass 25 Jul 2012 11,312 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,205 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 6,916 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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Y3 YAR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 Y3 YAR, 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 Y3 YAR registered?

Y3 YAR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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