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YH08 BSU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,914 mi
Last recorded93,914 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 BSU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 93,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,542 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,851 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 91,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 83,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both of (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 78,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,900 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,257 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 42,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,927 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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YH08 BSU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YH08 BSU, 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 YH08 BSU registered?

YH08 BSU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is YH08 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 BSU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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