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VK08 JHE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,187 mi
Last recorded75,187 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 JHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,187 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 67,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,637 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded thin

Rear exhaust mounting corroded thin

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges bald along inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has a small cut to its inner shoulder no chords exposed

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

Power steering belt cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

tinting film fitted to front side windows

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,254 miles

tinting film fitted to both front side windows

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,904 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK08 JHE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VK08 JHE, 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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VK08 JHE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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