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R88 WRX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,527 mi
Last recorded142,527 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 142,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 142,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 136,560 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 25 Mar 2024 131,551 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 121,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 112,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,887 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,132 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front drop link gaiters perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm & has got a nail in tyre tread 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm & has inner side wall damage in areas (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 2-3mm & wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,320 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,642 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,426 miles

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

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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R88 WRX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R88 WRX, 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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R88 WRX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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