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M15 WRT

2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,691 mi
Last recorded140,691 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx109,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 WRT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 140,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 137,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 133,913 miles

Fluid leak from underneath radiator

Large amounts of surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe components.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall considerably perished but cords not visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack, (both sides) (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 11 May 2019 133,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2019 133,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 133,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Boot area is part of the Mot test,please ensure it is empty for future tests,otherwise a refusal to test may be issued

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 133,452 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 133,452 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 133,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 131,704 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 128,783 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 124,731 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 117,300 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,129 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 96,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 82,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,304 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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M15 WRT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 109,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M15 WRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M15 WRT registered?

M15 WRT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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