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BJ08 TGY

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,980 mi
Last recorded112,980 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 112,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 112,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 110,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and poorly repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 106,785 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 106,785 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear suspension level device (4.1.5 (a))

Engine breather pipe not connected

Exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 97,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,125 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,828 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,399 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,687 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,922 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,592 miles

Front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,913 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,083 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 14,823 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 TGY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

BJ08 TGY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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