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SG58 HNJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,755 mi
Last recorded103,755 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 HNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 103,755 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,718 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Sep 2024 97,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 92,922 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 79,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle has heavy underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,192 miles

both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes are starting to split

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,137 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links have very slight wear in a ball joint

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,302 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both at rear of arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,602 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,602 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,545 miles

n/s and o/s/front and rear tyres startting to split and perrish inside tread

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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SG58 HNJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SG58 HNJ, 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 SG58 HNJ registered?

SG58 HNJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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