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BL08 XGJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,926 mi
Last recorded117,926 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 117,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 117,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 100,183 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,095 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 91,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,537 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,996 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,213 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,195 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,538 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,846 miles

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,836 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 20,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,998 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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BL08 XGJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL08 XGJ, 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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BL08 XGJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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