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MJ57 XVS

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,472 mi
Last recorded175,472 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 XVS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 175,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 171,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 171,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 167,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 167,315 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 153,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 146,671 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 136,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly wet (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 121,530 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 121,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,632 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone roll bar etc (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone roll bar etc (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 111,302 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 92,156 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,727 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,376 miles

small stone chips on front windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,973 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,973 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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MJ57 XVS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ57 XVS, 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 MJ57 XVS registered?

MJ57 XVS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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