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KL08 SHJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,970 mi
Last recorded89,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 SHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 89,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 81,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 80,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 76,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear silencer missing

Fail 9 May 2019 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear silencer missing

Pass 9 May 2018 64,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,458 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 64,452 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 63,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,183 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,158 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,158 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,021 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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KL08 SHJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KL08 SHJ, 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 KL08 SHJ registered?

KL08 SHJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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