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DK08 SXR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,077 mi
Last recorded91,077 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 91,077 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 89,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,446 miles

Both rear light clusters have a product on the lens but can still visible from a reasonable distance

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 82,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Both rear light clusters have a product on the lens but can still visible from a reasonable distance

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,776 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,375 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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DK08 SXR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK08 SXR, 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 DK08 SXR registered?

DK08 SXR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DK08 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 SXR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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