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AM08 FCA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 FCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 75,693 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 75,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,379 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 70,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,417 miles

Exhaust bracket bolt missing

Exhaust down pipe bolt missing

Front tyres close to limit

Pass 18 May 2015 60,441 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,883 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side head lamp aim on lowest limit.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 46,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side head lamp aim on lowest limit.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,069 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 30,069 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & cut in tread

Fail 14 Apr 2011 29,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AM08 FCA 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 64.3%.

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 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 AM08 FCA, 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

How do I check the history of AM08 FCA?

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What year was AM08 FCA registered?

AM08 FCA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AM08 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 FCA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM08 FCA have outstanding finance?

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