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OW08 XTS

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XTS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 88,600 miles

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

all 4 tyres getting worn

Pass 16 May 2023 88,204 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 28 Apr 2023 88,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked (2 places) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 May 2022 87,006 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 72,797 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 63,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,548 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,906 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads approx 85% worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,980 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,251 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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OW08 XTS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey 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 OW08 XTS, 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 OW08 XTS registered?

OW08 XTS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for OW08 XTS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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