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YT08 GSY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,065 mi
Last recorded163,065 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 GSY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 163,065 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Link Bush X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 153,002 miles

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 150,138 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 142,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 133,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 130,781 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 126,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and repaired at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 122,267 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside front offside brake binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and repaired at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Zero on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Zero on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from the rear exhaust back box input pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 73,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

joint between exhaust silencer & middle pipe thin

Pass 19 May 2012 44,199 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,496 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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YT08 GSY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT08 GSY, 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 YT08 GSY registered?

YT08 GSY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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