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SS51 GAZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,896 mi
Last recorded125,896 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS51 GAZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 125,896 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,303 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,817 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

all suspension components slightly corroded and covered in waxoyl.

slight underside corrosion covered in waxoyl.

Pass 4 Mar 2022 118,746 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,959 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 115,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 102,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 96,461 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Clip loose around drive shaft

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 78,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 72,452 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,181 miles

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

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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SS51 GAZ 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 94.1%.

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 SS51 GAZ, 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 SS51 GAZ registered?

SS51 GAZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SS51 GAZ safe to buy?

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