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J14 FOD

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,772 mi
Last recorded105,772 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 FOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,772 miles

Handbrake lever close to full travel

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,799 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,345 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 101,345 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fitted tape over bulb (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 100,383 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,019 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 96,017 miles

Emissions not tested not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod has an unsafe modification both front anti roll bar links worn to excess (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,814 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,835 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 48,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,433 miles

advise front tyres worn inner 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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J14 FOD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J14 FOD, 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 J14 FOD registered?

J14 FOD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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