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YN58 EVL

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,132 mi
Last recorded158,132 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 EVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 158,132 miles

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

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension bushes worn and perished

Fail 11 Oct 2024 158,119 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension bushes worn and perished

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,620 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension bushes worn and perished

Fail 11 Oct 2023 145,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension bushes worn and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2022 136,070 miles

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

Rear sub frame and suspension covered heavy corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2022 136,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear sub frame and suspension covered heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,393 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 128,393 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 120,716 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d shaped bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,849 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 65,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,187 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 50,187 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,098 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,426 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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YN58 EVL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YN58 EVL, 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 YN58 EVL registered?

YN58 EVL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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