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SJ68 GRU

2018 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,178 mi
Last recorded29,178 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Impreza34,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ68 GRU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 29,178 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 29,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 19,746 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 19,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 10,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 9,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 8,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

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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SJ68 GRU is a 2018 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 34,538 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 SJ68 GRU, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ68 GRU registered?

SJ68 GRU is a 2018 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 November 2018.

Is SJ68 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ68 GRU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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