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R704 XBT

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

214,245 mi
Last recorded214,245 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 214,245 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 214,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 207,663 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 195,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play steering rack arm

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 187,429 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 187,429 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 178,643 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 178,643 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 169,279 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 169,279 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 159,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 151,258 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 151,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 143,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 143,194 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 128,665 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 117,519 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 117,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,112 miles

front discs slightly grooved

front pads wearing low

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2008 87,076 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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R704 XBT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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 R704 XBT, 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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R704 XBT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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