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CK08 TLU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,269 mi
Last recorded41,269 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 TLU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 40,244 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,175 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,599 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,223 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 13,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 8,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,656 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 4,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 4,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 3,310 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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CK08 TLU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc 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 CK08 TLU, 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 CK08 TLU registered?

CK08 TLU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is CK08 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 TLU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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