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YR08 WNM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WNM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024 92,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to shock absorber mounting, lots of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to shock absorber mounting, lots of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All front to rear suspension/steering components bushes deteriorating

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and all suspension/steering components that bolt to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside and scrubbing around inner treads 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease slight around clips

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,340 miles

Front crossmember surface corrosion

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 79,393 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,614 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,245 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,930 miles

all four tyres perishd

Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 12,828 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 12,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,547 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,106 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 WNM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WNM, 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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YR08 WNM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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