2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · PX08 VOY

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistently clean history. The most recent test on 28 July 2025 at 53,542 miles passed with no defects or advisories, continuing a trend of flawless passes spanning the last five years. This stability suggests that the mechanical and structural components have been maintained to a high standard without the recurring failures typically seen in vehicles of this age. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old Subaru, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of low usage between August 2023 and July 2024, where the car covered only 348 miles in nearly eleven months. However, the vehicle saw a sharp increase of 11,061 miles between the July 2024 and 2025 tests. While the low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals of inactivity can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber-based components. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection must focus on items that suffer from low-mileage storage. A buyer should check for dry rot in tyres, perished suspension bushes, and seized brake calipers that may not manifest during a stationary test. Given the Subaru's age, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion on the sills and mounting points is essential, as the MOT only identifies structural rust once it has reached a significant threshold.