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WJ08 CPO

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,481 mi
Last recorded22,481 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 CPO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 22,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 22,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 22,342 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 22,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 22,186 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 22,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 22,090 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 22,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 21,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 21,344 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 21,220 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,984 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,687 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,344 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,184 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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WJ08 CPO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc 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 WJ08 CPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 CPO registered?

WJ08 CPO is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is WJ08 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 CPO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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