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R333 MJC

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,348 mi
Last recorded74,348 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 MJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect up-pipe of manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy surface corrosion on rear axle, suspension components and surrounding chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2024 68,920 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint for rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres, 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 65,032 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 54,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 51,249 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 51,239 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2019 49,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 43,631 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,539 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,686 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 26,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,855 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2013 17,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2012 14,276 miles

Both front tyres starting to become scrubbed slightly on inner edges and cracking slightly on tread.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 14,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres starting to become scrubbed slightly on inner edges and cracking slightly on tread.

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 MJC is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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