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GB08 DJM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,953 mi
Last recorded83,953 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB08 DJM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,479 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 77,479 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 77,467 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,384 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,108 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 69,105 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition section (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

not much travel in paring brake

Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,030 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,111 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 55,111 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,988 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axels

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,425 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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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GB08 DJM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GB08 DJM, 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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GB08 DJM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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