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JF02 ROS

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,024 mi
Last recorded70,024 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF02 ROS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 70,024 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 69,849 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed excess exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,308 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,386 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 45,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 45,075 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch sticking (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rod broken (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance not bright enough (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

non standard "cat" fitted also 1st llambda blanked off

Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,167 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

oil at rear diff

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,027 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

Upgraded brakes fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,688 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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JF02 ROS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 JF02 ROS, 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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JF02 ROS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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