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W987 SBF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,116 mi
Last recorded59,116 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 SBF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 59,116 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 59,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 59,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,900 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,356 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 57,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,525 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 56,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 55,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,311 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 53,051 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,684 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,579 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,710 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W987 SBF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W987 SBF, 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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W987 SBF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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