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R333 LSA

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,650 mi
Last recorded80,650 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 LSA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 76,357 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 76,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,188 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 67,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 66,019 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 65,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 62,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 62,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,572 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 47,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 34,742 miles

both rear tyres near lagal limit replace asap

Pass 25 May 2012 26,765 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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R333 LSA is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R333 LSA, 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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R333 LSA is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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