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YR08 DNY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,854 mi
Last recorded123,854 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DNY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 123,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 3 Mar 2025 123,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 122,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,352 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 107,048 miles

OFFSIDE WIPER BOX HAS ADVANCED PLAY

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT, REAR BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,321 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AND OFFSIDE REAR UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,784 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 83,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,983 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,252 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,262 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,159 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,105 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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YR08 DNY 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 YR08 DNY, 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 YR08 DNY registered?

YR08 DNY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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