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JC52 MEG

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC52 MEG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 76,429 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 74,081 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 71,324 miles

Advise suspect rear sill corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2024 71,323 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise suspect rear sill corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2023 68,502 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under body corrosion

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting outer sill inspection

Fail 22 Apr 2023 68,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see print out over leaf (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see print out over leaf (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see print out over leaf (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits see print out over leaf (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see print out over leaf (8.2.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under body slight corrosion

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting outer sill inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2022 65,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,391 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 63,385 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,998 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,504 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,223 miles

Front both brakes binding

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,494 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,161 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,462 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 36,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,916 miles

both sills coverd

Fail 23 Feb 2011 29,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,921 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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JC52 MEG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JC52 MEG, 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 JC52 MEG registered?

JC52 MEG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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