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FL08 EPZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,769 mi
Last recorded119,769 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 119,769 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative head lamp level device siezed and braket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 116,828 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft support has movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front radiator support panel corroded and holed

Fail 30 Mar 2024 116,828 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken connecting linkage (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft support has movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front radiator support panel corroded and holed

Pass 18 Mar 2023 112,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,262 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,104 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 105,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,628 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 98,839 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top strut bearings slightly rough

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,647 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,863 miles

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

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

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

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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FL08 EPZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL08 EPZ, 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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FL08 EPZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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