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FP08 ACU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,065 mi
Last recorded79,065 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 ACU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,065 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,977 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 74,960 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened x2 D bushes movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 60,237 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 43,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,746 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,092 miles

Child seat fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,011 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,790 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,762 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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FP08 ACU 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 FP08 ACU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 ACU registered?

FP08 ACU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FP08 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 ACU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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