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DU08 MWM

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,821 mi
Last recorded96,821 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 MWM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 87,999 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,363 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,215 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,794 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 64,794 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN/SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD, CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,058 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 55,990 miles

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate /dust cover corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2020 55,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate /dust cover corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,873 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 46,782 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 37,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,634 miles

slight corrosion between rear and centre section exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,680 miles

advise cuts in o/s front tyre

advise o/s rear pads worn

Fail 11 Sep 2015 26,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise cuts in o/s front tyre

advise o/s rear pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,991 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,086 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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DU08 MWM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DU08 MWM, 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 DU08 MWM registered?

DU08 MWM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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