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SW08 UAH

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 UAH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 76,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 72,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,536 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,792 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 66,259 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,526 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 59,526 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,871 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 28,002 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 27,974 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,129 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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SW08 UAH is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW08 UAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW08 UAH registered?

SW08 UAH is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SW08 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 UAH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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