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YK08 XNG

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,705 mi
Last recorded84,705 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XNG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,705 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,439 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 81,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,944 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 71,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,544 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,454 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 51,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,081 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,481 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking in tread

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,716 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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YK08 XNG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK08 XNG, 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 YK08 XNG registered?

YK08 XNG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YK08 XNG safe to buy?

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