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GX08 CXR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 CXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 97,294 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms, rear bushes split but not excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of car corroded.

Pass 26 May 2023 91,614 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 87,138 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 85,553 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,689 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,129 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 78,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,472 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and has metal in it

Rear rear exhaust claps broken

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,109 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,200 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GX08 CXR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GX08 CXR, 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 GX08 CXR registered?

GX08 CXR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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