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LL08 EXJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 EXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 79,928 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/zr18 Tread wearing on inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close on inner edge(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 79,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close on inner edge(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 78,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/zr18 tread close on inner edge (tracking need checking) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,031 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing on inner edge (tracking needs checking)

Fail 24 May 2023 77,997 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing on inner edge (tracking needs checking)

Pass 24 May 2022 77,012 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 74,697 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 74,697 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 72,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 68,266 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 68,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,892 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,052 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,010 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 42,257 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,275 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 25,766 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LL08 EXJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 LL08 EXJ, 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 LL08 EXJ registered?

LL08 EXJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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