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FN08 RCZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,858 mi
Last recorded121,858 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,858 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 121,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 115,311 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,532 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,627 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,846 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 87,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,214 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

n//s/f brake pad worn

n//s/f brake pad worn

n/s/f wishbone arm rear bush splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge / cracking in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

child seats fitted to rear seats

n//s/f brake pad worn

n//s/f brake pad worn

n/s/f wishbone arm rear bush splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge / cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,864 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 58,863 miles

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

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

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 24 Jan 2013 50,409 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 50,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,633 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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FN08 RCZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN08 RCZ, 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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FN08 RCZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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