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YT08 OGZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,330 mi
Last recorded66,330 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 OGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 66,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside mirror insecure

nearside sill corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2026 66,308 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside mirror insecure

nearside sill corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,381 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 64,342 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,557 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

both side sills corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,672 miles

both side sills corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,670 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,841 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,214 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 OGZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

YT08 OGZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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