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FX08 XAB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,682 mi
Last recorded58,682 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 58,682 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 57,416 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,763 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,912 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 52,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,138 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,255 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,917 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 43,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,978 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,545 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 35,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,243 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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FX08 XAB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FX08 XAB, 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 FX08 XAB registered?

FX08 XAB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is FX08 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 XAB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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