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WV08 DBO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,078 mi
Last recorded115,078 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 DBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 115,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 109,442 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 104,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,572 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 51,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,003 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 42,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,835 miles

N-S-F Tyre is low tread on the inner edge

O-S-F Tyre is low tread on the inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 39,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake pads are very low

N-S-F Tyre is low tread on the inner edge

O-S-F Tyre is low tread on the inner edge

Rear brake pads are very low

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,604 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 May 2012 22,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 22,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,159 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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WV08 DBO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WV08 DBO, 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 WV08 DBO registered?

WV08 DBO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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