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E3 URE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

166,012 mi
Last recorded166,012 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 URE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 166,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

clean emissions

rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,076 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 152,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear underside corroded

clean emissions test

Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,166 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 141,679 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 141,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 100,117 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 131,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,838 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 121,799 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s day time light not working

Fail 5 Jan 2022 121,799 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

o/s day time light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,770 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from rear exhaust section at join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,724 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,412 miles

clean emissions

engine covers fitted

front discs poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,741 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 75,741 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,294 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 94,294 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,860 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 10 Sep 2018 91,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,827 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,968 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 62,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 57,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,083 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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E3 URE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 E3 URE, 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 E3 URE registered?

E3 URE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is E3 URE safe to buy?

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