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YX08 BVO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BVO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,984 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 78,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,445 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 57,317 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 55,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 54,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,429 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,681 miles

emissions

Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BVO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc 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 YX08 BVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX08 BVO registered?

YX08 BVO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YX08 BVO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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