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VF57 JZO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,292 mi
Last recorded50,292 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 JZO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 49,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,008 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at 4 way union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2021 46,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 44,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 39,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 39,317 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 36,034 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Non-standard exhaust fitted; noisy

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded suspension fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 34,828 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Non standard exhaust fitted ; noisy

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 32,588 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted, slightly noisey when cold

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upgraded brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 21,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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VF57 JZO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VF57 JZO, 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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VF57 JZO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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