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WR08 HMV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,076 mi
Last recorded112,076 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HMV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,076 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 100,117 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,838 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,770 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from rear exhaust section at join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,741 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 75,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,387 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 62,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 57,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,083 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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WR08 HMV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 WR08 HMV, 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 HMV registered?

WR08 HMV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is WR08 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 HMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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