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SJ08 OED

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 OED
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,656 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 85,645 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both front due to front headlamp sensor on n/s/f wishbone. link arm broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,191 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,475 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,858 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,284 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,650 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust flange corroded/thin but not blowing

Fail 13 Jun 2018 48,650 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust flange corroded/thin but not blowing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,432 miles

all tyres; valve stems perishing

exhaust rear silencer flange corroded thin

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,072 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,468 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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SJ08 OED is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ08 OED, 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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SJ08 OED is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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