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OW51 LFN

2009 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,135 mi
Last recorded232,135 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 LFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 232,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 232,129 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 221,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 221,324 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 209,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 209,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 202,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 195,928 miles

slight split in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 14 May 2015 191,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 191,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 188,042 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 182,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 178,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 174,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 170,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 170,943 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 165,940 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 165,940 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OW51 LFN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW51 LFN, 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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OW51 LFN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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