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YT08 GSZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,968 mi
Last recorded80,968 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 GSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,968 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 80,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 77,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 74,847 miles

front lower suspension arms inner bushes perished

Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,267 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,960 miles

front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 63,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,793 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,376 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,902 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,261 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,907 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,770 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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YT08 GSZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 YT08 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

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

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