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ST08 SUB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,747 mi
Last recorded114,747 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 114,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 112,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 4,075 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 106,393 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 98,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,345 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 93,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 90,769 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 86,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,670 miles

stone chips in zone A

Fail 10 Mar 2016 80,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

stone chips in zone A

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,449 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,859 miles

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

emissions hard to pass test

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,792 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges close to limits

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,252 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 29,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,591 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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ST08 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST08 SUB, 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 ST08 SUB registered?

ST08 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is ST08 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 SUB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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