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X887 DDN

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,532 mi
Last recorded144,532 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX887 DDN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 144,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 144,436 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coil springs corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,817 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pipes

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s front drop link slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2022 133,201 miles

Nearside Front 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))

brake pipes corroded

front sub frame corroded

inner sills corroded

rear exaust bracket broken

rear trail arms corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,277 miles

head lights faded

o/s track rod end slight play

rear tyres on limit

Pass 12 Sep 2020 125,912 miles

brake pipes corroded

head lights faded

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 steel pipes at t piece (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,401 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,654 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2014 92,944 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise cut in tyre left front outer side wall not to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,051 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,050 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,573 miles

both rear top suspension mounts slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2008 61,573 miles

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

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

both rear top suspension mounts slight play

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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X887 DDN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X887 DDN, 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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X887 DDN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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