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YT08 VMX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,872 mi
Last recorded65,872 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 VMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 28 May 2019 58,907 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 1 May 2018 54,101 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 54,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,715 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 44,665 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 44,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 39,825 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,644 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 VMX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

YT08 VMX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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