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S555 RGC

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,182 mi
Last recorded58,182 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 RGC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 58,182 miles

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

Rear Sub frame ,suspension components, chassis and inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 58,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub frame ,suspension components, chassis and inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 56,740 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 56,738 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear pads contaminated (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,017 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

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

underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2021 54,425 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 54,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,045 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,749 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 51,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 50,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

covers over both outer sills

Pass 22 May 2017 48,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,339 miles

grease around n/s/outer cv gaitor

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over both outer sills.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,510 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,611 miles

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

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

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

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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S555 RGC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S555 RGC, 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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S555 RGC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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