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WR08 HMG

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,235 mi
Last recorded122,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HMG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 122,235 miles

sill covers

Pass 4 Aug 2025 118,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 117,903 miles

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

Front Front bumper loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS have increased wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension has general surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2024 113,803 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jun 2023 108,423 miles

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

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

height linkage broken

Fail 30 May 2023 108,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front height linkage broken

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 103,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,926 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 93,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,244 miles

1/ unable to check outer sill fully due to sill covers

2/ slight exhaust blow at rear

3/ rear brake pads becoming worn at limits

Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,738 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2017 78,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,367 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic sill covers fitted.

2. Nearside and offside front lower wish bone rear bushes starting to perish.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,076 miles

Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,906 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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WR08 HMG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR08 HMG, 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 WR08 HMG registered?

WR08 HMG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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