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WJ08 CTV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,525 mi
Last recorded31,525 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 CTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 31,525 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 26,856 miles

free play front antiroll bar bushs ,n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2023 24,750 miles

slight play in front roll bar D bushs .

Pass 22 Mar 2022 22,967 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 21,050 miles

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,295 miles

slight free play in front antiroll bar bushes ,n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,383 miles

slight free play in front roll bar d bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,228 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 15,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 13,452 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges ,suspect noise from antiroll bar bushes / links

Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,565 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 4,770 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 CTV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc 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 CTV, 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 WJ08 CTV registered?

WJ08 CTV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is WJ08 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 CTV 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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