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RO08 JZR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,649 mi
Last recorded81,649 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 JZR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,351 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,649 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,415 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 60,413 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,251 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,223 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 15 Feb 2019 54,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Feb 2018 47,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 39,523 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,822 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,920 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,167 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,548 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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RO08 JZR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RO08 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

RO08 JZR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is RO08 JZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 JZR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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