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S2 WRX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,572 mi
Last recorded114,572 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 114,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 112,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 109,921 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 106,761 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 101,131 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 94,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 94,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 91,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 91,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,385 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 68,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,988 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,740 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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S2 WRX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 S2 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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What year was S2 WRX registered?

S2 WRX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is S2 WRX safe to buy?

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