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G4 WRX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,608 mi
Last recorded69,608 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 69,608 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 69,598 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,319 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,756 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,477 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 61,444 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 55,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,298 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,904 miles

all four tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2013 39,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

All four tyres wearing low on inner edges and close to legal limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre starting to wear close to legal limt

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,024 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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G4 WRX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 G4 WRX, 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 G4 WRX registered?

G4 WRX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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