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J10 BRY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,897 mi
Last recorded99,897 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 BRY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 99,897 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 99,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 97,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D -bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster detached (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster detached (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working All washers not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 95,299 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limits

Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Auto adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low auto adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres nearing legal limits

Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension unit slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 90,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension unit slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 87,729 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,949 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,311 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 75,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread depth is 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth is 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,794 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 60,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,948 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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J10 BRY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J10 BRY, 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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J10 BRY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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