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RO08 JYZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,838 mi
Last recorded103,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 JYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,838 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 99,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 96,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 91,522 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 May 2016 88,230 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 88,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,859 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,859 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 9 May 2013 47,461 miles

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 9 May 2012 36,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 30,572 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 30,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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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RO08 JYZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO08 JYZ, 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 RO08 JYZ registered?

RO08 JYZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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