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FX08 XAD

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,587 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 82,579 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,509 miles

sill covers

Pass 17 May 2024 77,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 75,450 miles

under trays/sill covers

Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 69,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,650 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 64,650 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 55,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 55,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,509 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,618 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 44,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,133 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 33,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 25,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 19,287 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 12,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,387 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 XAD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FX08 XAD, 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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FX08 XAD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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