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JL08 ROZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,882 mi
Last recorded92,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL08 ROZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 92,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 90,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,905 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting on exposed sections of plastic covered pipework (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension lower arm outer bushes have light wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on both inner sills/chassis/front cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rusting on exposed sections of plastic covered pipes - front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 82,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rusting on exposed sections of plastic covered pipes - front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 77,595 miles

slight play in rear subframe bushes

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 77,595 miles

slight play in rear subframe bushes

underside of vehicle corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,525 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,316 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 53,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,307 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 13 May 2014 47,011 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 47,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,447 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,914 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 22,914 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)

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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JL08 ROZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JL08 ROZ, 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 JL08 ROZ registered?

JL08 ROZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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