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JU08 ONE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU08 ONE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 118,754 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 118,680 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow so aborted test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rocker cover gaskets leaking a small amount of oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 115,676 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 108,445 miles

Front Subframe surface corrosion

Fail 30 May 2024 108,445 miles

Front Subframe surface corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 108,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 107,896 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 107,314 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust only (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

slight play in rear anti-roll bar rubber bushes

surface rust only on o/s and n/s rear inner sills

Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 106,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 106,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2018 104,997 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f drop link has movement

o/s/f drop link has movement

Pass 4 Apr 2017 102,836 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 102,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,810 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,866 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise that the front and rear discs are worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,228 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JU08 ONE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JU08 ONE, 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 JU08 ONE registered?

JU08 ONE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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