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2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · RE08 TXL

RE08 TXL

2008 Subaru Impreza (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 89,857 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
89,857 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
2457cc

RE08 TXL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
  • 89,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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RE08 TXL Mileage History

  1. 03/05/202272,975 mi
  2. 04/05/202379,741 mi+6,766 mi
  3. 16/05/202485,246 mi+5,505 mi
  4. 22/05/202485,258 mi+12 mi
  5. 11/07/202589,857 mi+4,599 mi

Average of roughly 5,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RE08 TXL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 13:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Impreza (RE08 TXL) between May 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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