2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · LR58 WNS

The vehicle is currently in an unroadworthy state following a significant failure in January 2026. While the car maintained a clean record throughout 2024, the most recent test at 97,666 miles reveals a sharp decline in mechanical standards. The maintenance trend is worsening rapidly, moving from minor bulb and tyre issues to critical structural and emissions component failures. The presence of a missing catalytic converter and oxygen sensor indicates a serious bypass of emissions controls or a major failure to replace expensive exhaust components. At 97,666 miles, this 18-year-old shows low mileage, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. However, the data suggests a period of extreme inactivity. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the vehicle covered only 100 miles in two weeks, and then sat for over a year with only 500 miles recorded between tests. This pattern of intermittent use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and dry seals, which aligns with the perished tyre sidewalls and fractured coil spring noted in the record. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough structural inspection of the rear sub-frame, as the 2026 test flagged corrosion that, while not yet seriously weakened, will progress quickly on a vehicle of this age. The failure of the front coil spring and the missing track rod end locking device suggest that suspension maintenance has been neglected until the point of safety failure. You should also verify the integrity of the entire exhaust system to ensure the catalytic converter has not been stripped, and check that the horn functions correctly, as both were cited in the latest inspection.