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GX08 ECY

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

178,774 mi
Last recorded178,774 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 ECY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 178,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 163,681 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

lower engine/floorpan covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 153,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 137,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear head light levelling device lower brackets cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2022 128,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 121,567 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 113,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 103,605 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 93,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 83,265 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight wear to lower arm bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 77,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight wear to lower arm bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,000 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,732 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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GX08 ECY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY registered?

GX08 ECY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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