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BJ08 TGE

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TGE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 84,379 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside also rear bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2023 81,456 miles

Exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, also rear bushs perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,825 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust system corroded and all joints heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff damp oil

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,741 miles

Central and rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion to rear

Pass 12 Dec 2019 76,082 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,105 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,000 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,472 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,304 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear o/s tyre inside edge worn very close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,025 miles

front and rear pads look low.

nearside rear tyre featherd to outer edges.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear pads look low.

offside front tyre featherd to outer edge.

offside rear tyre punctured hole from previous repair, age cracked and cut in tread close to outer edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,414 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 TGE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TGE, 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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BJ08 TGE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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