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BJ08 TCO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,891 mi
Last recorded109,891 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,254 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,748 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,396 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 61,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,126 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,683 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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BJ08 TCO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ08 TCO, 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 BJ08 TCO registered?

BJ08 TCO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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