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R882 XBT

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 67,411 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 65,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,558 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,854 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,645 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,122 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,079 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,079 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside 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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R882 XBT is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R882 XBT, 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 R882 XBT registered?

R882 XBT is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is R882 XBT safe to buy?

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