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GK08 XLC

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,761 mi
Last recorded101,761 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XLC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,761 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 88,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge jst above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,883 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 9 Mar 2022 70,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,009 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing more at inner edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,114 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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GK08 XLC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK08 XLC, 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 GK08 XLC registered?

GK08 XLC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 XLC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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