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W12 GFN

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,356 mi
Last recorded82,356 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,356 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,366 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake has slight reserve travel

Fail 19 Jun 2019 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 71,270 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,875 miles

Front bumper insecure

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

front splitter broken

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 29,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W12 GFN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W12 GFN, 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 W12 GFN registered?

W12 GFN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is W12 GFN safe to buy?

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