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DV08 FHF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,963 mi
Last recorded31,963 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FHF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 31,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 31,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 31,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 22 Feb 2023 31,341 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 31,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 31,081 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 31,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 30,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,438 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight crack on n/s/rear tyre no cords seen

Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,128 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,722 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,638 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,148 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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DV08 FHF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV08 FHF, 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 DV08 FHF registered?

DV08 FHF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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