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VO08 LWV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,906 mi
Last recorded144,906 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 LWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 144,906 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub and corrisponding componants coroded but not to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 20 Jan 2025 142,308 miles

Body and suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 142,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Body and suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 139,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Park brake has low reserve travel

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,721 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside rear diff/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside front ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,642 miles

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 21 Jan 2022 134,642 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 27 Jan 2021 132,234 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 27 Jan 2021 132,234 miles

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 15 Jan 2020 130,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 126,934 miles

brake pads only visualy checked

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

sill not checked due to sill covers

Pass 27 Jan 2018 122,388 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,131 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS

Fail 25 Jan 2017 118,127 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,611 miles

reartyreswearing on inner edges

sills not checked due to sill covers

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,800 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,199 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,387 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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VO08 LWV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 VO08 LWV, 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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VO08 LWV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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