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JJ04 SUB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ04 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 88,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside by jacking point and sills and mounting for sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,896 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge small damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,306 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 80,644 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 74,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface rust on body and subframes

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,588 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 57,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,999 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 14 Mar 2011 22,049 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 22,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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JJ04 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JJ04 SUB, 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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JJ04 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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