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T55 RCE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,230 mi
Last recorded70,230 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 RCE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 69,286 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush cracked / perished

underside covered in underseal

Fail 14 Oct 2024 69,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension arm bush slight cracking / perished

slight play around steering column area

Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,184 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,830 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 57,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 30,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 2 May 2012 25,814 miles

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

Front and rear discs pited slightly

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 25,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front and rear discs pited slightly

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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T55 RCE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T55 RCE, 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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T55 RCE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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