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WJ08 CTZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,032 mi
Last recorded92,032 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 CTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 92,032 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 89,595 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 89,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,487 miles

spikes on inner dish of wheels but not protruding.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 64,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

spikes on inner dish of wheels but not protruding.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,634 miles

Offside Front tyre punctured

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 39,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,488 miles

surface corrosion forming on rear subframe and various suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,704 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 32,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,415 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing on the outer sidewalls

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,293 miles

Both rear and offside front tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish slightly.

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 25,293 miles

Both rear and offside front tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish slightly.

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,743 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 CTZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

WJ08 CTZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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