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RJ08 RBX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 RBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 105,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle headlight adjuster broken

Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,803 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 93,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension headlight adjuster defective

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,551 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,455 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 84,450 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,075 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,711 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,744 miles

slight knock from n/s front suspension

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,131 miles

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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RJ08 RBX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ08 RBX, 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 RJ08 RBX registered?

RJ08 RBX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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