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JO07 TAN

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,495 mi
Last recorded193,495 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO07 TAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 193,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 191,283 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 188,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/ rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 188,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/ rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 168,042 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 33,292 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 136,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 134,333 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 134,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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JO07 TAN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JO07 TAN, 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 JO07 TAN registered?

JO07 TAN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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