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PX08 DDJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 DDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,851 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper / wing / door damaged

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2025 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling sensor rod unattached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper / wing / door damaged

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,202 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front front bumper/wing damaged

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 83,190 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front front bumper/wing damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,087 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,238 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 72,230 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 62,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,877 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 54,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,270 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating between tread.

Osf tyre deteriorating between tread.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Pass 1 May 2015 38,738 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,215 miles

exhaust system corroded in areas

nearside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on both shoulders

nearside rear tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner shoulder

offside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner shoulder,and worn outer

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 27,206 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

brake master cylinder fluid level is below maximum

exhaust system corroded in areas

nearside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on both shoulders

nearside rear tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner shoulder

offside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner shoulder,and worn outer

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of exhaust system corroded,though intact and gas tight

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

unable to clearly visualise front brake pads,though appear becoming thin

Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Fail 6 Apr 2011 13,300 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

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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PX08 DDJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 PX08 DDJ, 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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PX08 DDJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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