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RV08 UWL

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,174 mi
Last recorded42,174 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 UWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 42,174 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 42,172 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 41,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm (Rear) bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box to middle exhaust has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both no plates starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box joint is corroded and has minor leak on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 40,888 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 40,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Osf drop link boots are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 40,250 miles

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

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

center to rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,366 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 39,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 38,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,982 miles

all four road tyres lightly perished/cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,372 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2018 35,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 May 2017 33,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 30,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 24,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 22,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,861 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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RV08 UWL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc 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 RV08 UWL, 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 RV08 UWL registered?

RV08 UWL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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