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S6 XMC

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,364 mi
Last recorded60,364 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 XMC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,364 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 58,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 55,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 55,022 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 54,996 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,627 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front level device bracket broken

Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front level device bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,330 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 35,308 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,177 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 31,122 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,725 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,455 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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S6 XMC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S6 XMC, 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 S6 XMC registered?

S6 XMC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is S6 XMC safe to buy?

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