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HIG 5887

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,928 mi
Last recorded187,928 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 5887
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 187,928 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 187,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 187,777 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 187,378 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 187,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely BINDING (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,599 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,599 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 57,599 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HIG 5887 is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HIG 5887, 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 HIG 5887 registered?

HIG 5887 is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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