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H5 GMG

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 GMG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 75,416 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 73,553 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 70,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,283 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 57,799 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,049 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 48,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 42,369 miles

advise front tyres starting to wear low

advise slight play in rear anti roll bar mounts

Pass 23 May 2015 35,454 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,323 miles

advise all brake pads appear to be wearing low

advise wishbones rearmost bushes starting to perish

Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,458 miles

advise all tyres worn low and heavily perished

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise slight play in all drop links

advise slight play in all drop links

Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,776 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,282 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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H5 GMG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H5 GMG, 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 H5 GMG registered?

H5 GMG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is H5 GMG safe to buy?

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