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LR08 ZGL

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,094 mi
Last recorded74,094 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 74,094 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 73,271 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,327 miles

Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Amber Warning Lamp Present

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 71,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Amber Warning Lamp Present

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener's removed ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,106 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener's removed ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has outer and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 65,526 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,675 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease present but no sign of split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,675 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon fibre effect number and letters (not solid black) and cracked (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon fibre effect number and letters (not solid black) (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease present but no sign of split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,422 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,322 miles

Both REAR tyres approximately 3mm & slightly perishing/deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,448 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm max (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall splitting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm max (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,180 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2015 43,180 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,686 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,722 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,172 miles

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

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

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

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 ZGL 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 68.2%.

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 LR08 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

LR08 ZGL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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