Subaru IMPREZA - 2008
247.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru IMPREZA, model year 2008.
Sample size: 1,165 cars, 2,304 tests and 5,704 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 1,165 cars
The 2008 Subaru Impreza shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 248 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 27% better than the typical rate of 337. The model excels particularly in the areas of brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates considerably lower than the average. For instance, it has 42% fewer brake defects and a remarkable 74% lower incidence of steering issues. Additionally, the defect rates tend to increase with mileage, particularly after 124,000 miles, but even in higher mileage categories, the Impreza maintains better performance compared to the average vehicle.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,165 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 40.8% better
78.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 74.4% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 48.6% better
13.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 44.7% better
51.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 17.1% better
257.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 19.5% better
41.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 59.4% better
4.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 9.5% worse
45.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 957
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 468
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 459
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 289
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 201
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 186
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 173
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 167
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 146
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 142
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 117
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 74
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 73
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 36