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R146 MBR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,201 mi
Last recorded53,201 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 MBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 53,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 53,176 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 53,160 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 53,160 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,144 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 53,115 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 53,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,428 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 50,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 47,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,819 miles

no spare tyre at test

Fail 6 Nov 2009 47,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no spare tyre at test

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,810 miles

Nearside Front 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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R146 MBR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R146 MBR, 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 R146 MBR registered?

R146 MBR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is R146 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 MBR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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