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LR08 ZGB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,657 mi
Last recorded70,657 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ZGB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,657 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2026 70,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing behind seat and back of seat not fitted secure (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,317 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,185 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 64,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,840 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,798 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 59,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,265 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 47,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 45,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,259 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,259 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,485 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,039 miles

front and rear numberplates smaller than standard

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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LR08 ZGB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR08 ZGB, 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 LR08 ZGB registered?

LR08 ZGB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LR08 ZGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 ZGB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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