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P406 FWP

2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

269,278 mi
Last recorded269,278 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti116,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 FWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 269,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 260,923 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 255,636 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 247,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 239,625 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 231,708 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 219,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 206,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 197,850 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 197,850 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested leaking flexy hose (3.7.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexy hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2015 185,336 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 162,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 143,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 124,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 124,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 116,755 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front dics wear

Pass 1 Apr 2010 115,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 108,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 106,012 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 106,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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P406 FWP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 116,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P406 FWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P406 FWP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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