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GJ08 ORW

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,385 mi
Last recorded115,385 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ORW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,385 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,010 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 98,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 94,295 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Noise from NSF wheel bearing

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

Pass 25 May 2016 51,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,672 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 17,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,916 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,607 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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GJ08 ORW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ08 ORW, 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 GJ08 ORW registered?

GJ08 ORW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GJ08 ORW safe to buy?

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