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PR 3131

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 4961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

21,183 mi
Last recorded21,183 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR 3131
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,961cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 21,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 21,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 24,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 20,860 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 20,668 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 24,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 20,505 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 20,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 23,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,047 miles

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 5 Aug 2019 19,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 19,400 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 19,400 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,185 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 19,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 23,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 18,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 15,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,756 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 22,756 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 13,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,462 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,331 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,622 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,504 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 4,819 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,623 miles

exhaust hangers rusting

front pads getting low n/s outer

Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,580 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,205 miles

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

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

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

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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PR 3131 is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 4,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 PR 3131, 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 PR 3131 registered?

PR 3131 is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is PR 3131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PR 3131 shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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