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R25 SUB

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 63,236 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 63,081 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,546 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 56,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 50,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 48,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,857 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,773 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,005 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 34,993 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,631 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 34,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 29,841 miles

All tyres wearing inner edges off

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 16 May 2012 24,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,040 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

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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R25 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R25 SUB, 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 R25 SUB registered?

R25 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is R25 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 SUB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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