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BRZ 8964

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,019 mi
Last recorded77,019 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 8964
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,019 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 70,951 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Sill covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion front to rear

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,936 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres slight damaged on side wall

middle exhaust slight blowing

n/s and o/s under side sills slight corroded

rear diff damp

rear subframe slight corroded

side light n/s front lose in head light

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion front to rear

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Dec 2023 66,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,298 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear both disc backing plates deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2022 61,298 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear both disc backing plates deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2021 53,697 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,726 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,867 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,224 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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BRZ 8964 is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 62,957 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 BRZ 8964, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BRZ 8964 registered?

BRZ 8964 is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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