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GL08 HCX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,547 mi
Last recorded102,547 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HCX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 102,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,696 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,582 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,635 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,735 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 52,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 50,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,762 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,771 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 34,087 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,087 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,678 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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GL08 HCX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL08 HCX, 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 GL08 HCX registered?

GL08 HCX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is GL08 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 HCX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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