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FE08 GWG

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,637 mi
Last recorded134,637 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GWG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 134,637 miles

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

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

under body covered in under seal

Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 120,337 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 113,230 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,389 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,665 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,774 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,401 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,692 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers fitted around fuel tank unable to fully inspect brakes piprs

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,759 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 16,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FE08 GWG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FE08 GWG, 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 FE08 GWG registered?

FE08 GWG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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