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FE08 GWZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,221 mi
Last recorded96,221 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 96,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 94,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND RUSTY DUE TO NOT MOVEING BUT ALL NEW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 94,267 miles

Emissions unable to be completed NOT TESTED DUE EXHURST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND RUSTY DUE TO NOT MOVEING BUT ALL NEW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,751 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 86,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 80,136 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 80,134 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,049 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 57,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,085 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 48,651 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 40,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GWZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GWZ, 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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FE08 GWZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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