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PX08 WRK

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,682 mi
Last recorded117,682 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 WRK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 117,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 110,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,788 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,123 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

seal covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,219 miles

sillcovers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,834 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 61,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly inner edge FOUR WHEEL GEOMETRY REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

front number plate crack

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,057 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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PX08 WRK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PX08 WRK, 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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PX08 WRK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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