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impreza wrx
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Next required
21/01/2027
Pass certificates
15
Fail certificates
4
Total days without MOT
304
Test date
13/01/2026
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
21/01/2027
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
148579
Mileage since last pass
464
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Test date
10/01/2026
Fail
Test number
Expiry date
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
148578
Mileage since last pass
463
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
1
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
6
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split/ badly worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Additional Notes
Test date
21/01/2025
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
21/01/2026
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
148115
Mileage since last pass
2846
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
3
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Type: MINOR
Annotation: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Additional Notes
Test date
22/01/2024
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
21/01/2025
Days without MOT
4
Mileage
145269
Mileage since last pass
3953
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
4
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Additional Notes
Test date
18/01/2023
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
17/01/2024
Days without MOT
26
Mileage
141316
Mileage since last pass
6606
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
3
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: oil leak from rear diff
Additional Notes
Test date
18/01/2023
Fail
Test number
Expiry date
Days without MOT
26
Mileage
141316
Mileage since last pass
6606
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
3
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
1
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: oil leak from rear diff
Additional Notes
Test date
23/12/2021
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/01/2023
Days without MOT
7
Mileage
134710
Mileage since last pass
5191
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
2
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Additional Notes
Test date
23/12/2021
Fail
Test number
Expiry date
Days without MOT
7
Mileage
134709
Mileage since last pass
5190
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
2
Dangerous failure count
1
Major failure count
2
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Type: MAJOR
Annotation: Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Type: DANGEROUS
Annotation: Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Additional Notes
Test date
16/12/2020
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/01/2022
Days without MOT
159
Mileage
129519
Mileage since last pass
12104
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Test date
11/07/2019
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/01/2021
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
117415
Mileage since last pass
9421
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
5
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: MINOR
Annotation: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Type: MINOR
Annotation: Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Type: MINOR
Annotation: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Additional Notes
Test date
12/07/2018
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/07/2019
Days without MOT
9
Mileage
107994
Mileage since last pass
7918
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
2
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: ALL 4 tires are wearing on the outer edges
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rubber bushes cracking in rear fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Additional Notes
Test date
03/07/2017
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/07/2018
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
100076
Mileage since last pass
7563
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
4
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Rear tyre low on both outer edges
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Additional Notes
Test date
14/07/2016
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/07/2017
Days without MOT
35
Mileage
92513
Mileage since last pass
8472
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
3
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.3a)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)
Additional Notes
Test date
10/06/2015
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/06/2016
Days without MOT
8
Mileage
84041
Mileage since last pass
13481
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
3
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: USER ENTERED
Annotation: Both front tyres wearing on edges
Type: USER ENTERED
Annotation: N/S/F and O/S/F lower wishbone bushes perrished
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Additional Notes
Test date
02/06/2014
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/06/2015
Days without MOT
3
Mileage
70560
Mileage since last pass
12292
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Test date
30/05/2013
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/06/2014
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
58268
Mileage since last pass
12022
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
1
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Additional Notes
Test date
30/05/2013
Fail
Test number
Expiry date
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
58268
Mileage since last pass
12022
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
1
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
1
Type: PRS
Annotation: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Additional Notes
Test date
14/06/2012
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/06/2013
Days without MOT
20
Mileage
46246
Mileage since last pass
13997
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
2
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Type: USER ENTERED
Annotation: Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges
Type: ADVISORY
Annotation: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Additional Notes
Test date
26/05/2011
Pass
Test number
Expiry date
13/06/2012
Days without MOT
0
Mileage
32249
Mileage since last pass
0
Mileage anomaly detected
False
Advisory notice count
0
Dangerous failure count
0
Major failure count
0
Overview
148 miles
Reg
RE08TXR
Year manufacture
2008
Fuel
petrol
Gearbox
manual
No of gears
5
Engine size
2457cc
Doors
5
Seats
5
Series
GH
Drive type
4x4
Is the car a category car?
Yes
Service history?
Part
Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback 2008 – 2.5 Turbo – Very Good Condition
Selling my 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX hatchback, 2.5L turbo petrol. The car is in very good mechanical condition and drives отлично, engine and gearbox are smooth and strong.
Key details:
* 2.5 Turbo petrol engine
* Manual gearbox
* Category S (previous damage on left side – see details below)
* MOT valid until January 2027
Condition & maintenance:
* Rear brakes recently replaced (new)
* Front brakes in good condition
* Tyres in good condition
* Upgraded aluminium radiator for improved cooling
* Engine may have been replaced by previous owner (runs very well)
* Strong clutch (likely upgraded – feels like Stage 1/2)
* De-cat exhaust (catalytic converter removed)
Bodywork:
* Previously damaged on the left side (Category S) – sill is pushed inward (visible in photos)
* Some scratches on rear right door
* Bonnet and front bumper repainted due to lacquer peel
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Full specifications*
Country of origin
japan
Model start date
05/10/2007
Vehicle registration
Colour
blue
First registered
13/06/2008
First registered UK
13/06/2008
Total keepers
11
V5 certificates
10
Engine number
251865
VIN last 5
06805
Euro status
4
CO2
246g/km
Driven axle
4x4
Type approval
m1
Vehicle class
car
Scrapped
No
Date scrapped
Not scrapped
Exported
No
Date exported
Not exported
Imported
No
Imported non EU
No
Technical data
Kerb weight
1395kg
Gross weight
1920kg
Length
4415mm
Height
1475mm
Width
1740mm
Boot capacity
N/A
Fuel capacity
60 litres
Power BHP
226.6
POWER kW
169
Peak power
5200rpm
Peak torque
2800rpm
Torque FTLB
236.2
Torque NM
320.1
Max speed (mph)
129mph
Max speed (km/h)
208km/h
Engine code
251865
Engine manufacturer
Subaru
Cylinders
4
Valve/cyl
4
Stroke
79mm
Bore
100mm
Arrangement
Horizontally Opposed
Cam type
DOHC
Engine location
front
Aspiration
turbocharged
Overview
Previous keepers
10
Stolen
No
Colour changes
No
High risk records
0
Written off
Yes
VIC tested
No
Plate changes
0
Scrapped
False
Latest V5C issued date
14/08/2025
Mileage
Mileage record count:
19
Mileage anomaly detected:
False
Mileage: 148579
Date of information: 13/01/2026
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 148578
Date of information: 10/01/2026
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 148115
Date of information: 21/01/2025
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 145269
Date of information: 22/01/2024
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 141316
Date of information: 18/01/2023
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 141316
Date of information: 18/01/2023
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 134710
Date of information: 23/12/2021
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 134709
Date of information: 23/12/2021
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 129519
Date of information: 16/12/2020
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 117415
Date of information: 11/07/2019
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 107994
Date of information: 12/07/2018
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 100076
Date of information: 03/07/2017
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 92513
Date of information: 14/07/2016
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 84041
Date of information: 10/06/2015
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 70560
Date of information: 02/06/2014
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 58268
Date of information: 30/05/2013
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 58268
Date of information: 30/05/2013
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 46246
Date of information: 14/06/2012
Source of information: MOT
Mileage: 32249
Date of information: 26/05/2011
Source of information: MOT
Condition
Written off
Yes
Write off date
23/01/2026
Write off category
Category S
Write off count:
1
MIAFTR Entry Date: 23/01/2026
Loss Date: 23/01/2026
Category: S
Loss Type: cat s structural damage
Certificate of destruction issued
Scrapped
False
Scrap date
Colour change count
0
Latest colour change date
Previous colour
Registration & import/export
Date first registered
13/06/2008
Import date
Exported
No
Date first registered UK
13/06/2008
Import before UK registration
Export date
Imported
No
Imported from outside EU
False
Plate change count:
0
Previous keepers
Previous keepers:
10
Last keeper change date:
14/08/2025
High risk records
High risk record count:
0
Stolen records
Written off
Yes
Write off date
23/01/2026
Write off category
Category S
Written off
Yes
Write off date
23/01/2026
Write off category
Category S
Stolen MIAFTR record count:
0
VIC test records
VIC tested
No
VIC test date
VIC test result
