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RO08 UUF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,346 mi
Last recorded72,346 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UUF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 72,346 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,954 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 68,141 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 67,060 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 65,178 miles

Nearside Front headlamp levelling device repaired

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,075 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,376 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 61,344 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn almost to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,354 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,381 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 47,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,302 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,828 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,584 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 34,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,631 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,931 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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RO08 UUF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO08 UUF, 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 RO08 UUF registered?

RO08 UUF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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