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S12 DJN

2008 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,045 mi
Last recorded27,045 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 DJN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 27,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 26,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 25,759 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,915 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 24,915 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 23,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 20,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,183 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 17,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,700 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2015 16,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 15,392 miles

All tyres perished

Offside front wiper split

Pass 9 Jan 2013 13,051 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 10,747 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 8,750 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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S12 DJN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Gold 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 S12 DJN, 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 S12 DJN registered?

S12 DJN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is S12 DJN safe to buy?

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