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S300 FSR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,875 mi
Last recorded81,875 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 FSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 81,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,578 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S top mounts splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jun 2024 78,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S top mounts splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 76,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,658 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 74,919 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 74,919 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 73,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,008 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f & n/s/r tyres are cracking in center of tread pattern

Fail 10 Jun 2019 72,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f & o/s/f & n/s/r tyres are cracking in center of tread pattern

Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,879 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 69,879 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,634 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 42,699 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 33,356 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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S300 FSR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S300 FSR, 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 S300 FSR registered?

S300 FSR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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