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R273 TAC

2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,007 mi
Last recorded203,007 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti116,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 TAC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 203,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 200,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 199,304 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 195,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 193,659 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 188,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 188,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 170,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 153,375 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 153,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 139,806 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 139,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 135,410 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 135,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 128,889 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 123,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 116,926 miles

slight play in steering rack/ slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Jan 2008 104,496 miles

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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R273 TAC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R273 TAC, 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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R273 TAC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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