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N917 TDW

2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,645 mi
Last recorded74,645 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx109,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 TDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 74,645 miles

Rear/centre arm bushes slight wear.

Sill covers fitted.

Surface rust underside and underseal underside.

Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,628 miles

Surface rust underside/Underseal underside/Sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2025 73,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Surface rust underside/Underseal underside/Sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Feb 2025 73,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,924 miles

Front Rad support rusting

Sill covers fitted.

Surface rust underside suspension

Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,035 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 67,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,727 miles

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight brake bind to nearside rear

Fail 14 Feb 2011 54,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

discs are slightly worn and are scored.

wipers judder on screen

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,363 miles

discs are slightly worn and are scored.

wipers judder on screen

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,078 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 52,076 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn and damaged

slight bind n/s/r

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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N917 TDW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N917 TDW, 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 N917 TDW registered?

N917 TDW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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