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P227 GTA

2009 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,450 mi
Last recorded114,450 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 GTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 114,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,242 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nsf & osf (inner) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

ns & os (sill cover fitted)

Pass 31 Aug 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 163,685 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in inner edge

rear brakes very slightly binding

Fail 30 Nov 2015 163,685 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge/sidewall bistered (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has nail in inner edge

rear brakes very slightly binding

Pass 4 Nov 2014 157,397 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 157,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 152,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 152,042 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 147,024 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Dec 2012 147,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Dec 2011 142,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2010 137,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 137,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 130,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 122,607 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 122,500 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P227 GTA is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in White 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 P227 GTA, 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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P227 GTA is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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