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S55 DUB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,344 mi
Last recorded115,344 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 DUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,344 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 115,140 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 106,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 99,389 miles

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,580 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 88,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,533 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm slightly worn and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm slightly worn and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 77,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm slightly worn and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm slightly worn and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,619 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across screen but does not adversely effect drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB link bottom bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB link bottom bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 71,619 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across screen but does not adversely effect drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB link bottom bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB link bottom bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,007 miles

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A. Not effecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak in rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,744 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 54,744 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 44,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 38,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,199 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,765 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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S55 DUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S55 DUB, 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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S55 DUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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