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SJ53 JCZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 JCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,370 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,346 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,788 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 64,788 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 59,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,745 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,905 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 37,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,783 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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SJ53 JCZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ53 JCZ, 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 SJ53 JCZ registered?

SJ53 JCZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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