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YT08 VMU

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,213 mi
Last recorded109,213 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 VMU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,928 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 82,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,538 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,293 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 66,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 26 Feb 2015 61,706 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 55,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,306 miles

rear silencer/middle section joint in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,087 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 VMU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,498cc 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 YT08 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

YT08 VMU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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