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R768 PHG

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,924 mi
Last recorded150,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 PHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 150,924 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 150,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 148,510 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 148,500 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 148,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 145,079 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to suspension components

rear diff bushes worn

Fail 13 May 2019 145,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to suspension components

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 21 Oct 2016 144,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 144,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 140,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 140,042 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 136,019 miles

both rear tyres starting to get worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 129,073 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 129,073 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 122,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,397 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 115,397 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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R768 PHG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R768 PHG, 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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R768 PHG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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