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YX08 BUV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BUV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 154,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 144,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,495 miles

bearing noise from rear heard on brake test

Fail 6 Oct 2021 129,488 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bearing noise from rear heard on brake test

Pass 10 Oct 2020 110,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,165 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken off although exhaust still secure

rear exhaust flange loose and deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

child seats fitted unable to fully inspect adult belts

offside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2016 71,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

child seats fitted unable to fully inspect adult belts

offside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2015 63,128 miles

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

wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2015 63,128 miles

wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,778 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,523 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inside

Fail 10 Apr 2013 41,523 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inside

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,768 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,129 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on 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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YX08 BUV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX08 BUV, 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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YX08 BUV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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