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C16 URB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,119 mi
Last recorded91,119 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 URB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 91,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 90,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,667 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1/4 wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 83,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1/4 wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,494 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,923 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 39,802 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,071 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,173 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,862 miles

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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C16 URB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 C16 URB, 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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What year was C16 URB registered?

C16 URB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is C16 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 URB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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