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R897 XWO

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,850 mi
Last recorded105,850 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 XWO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,784 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play in drop link

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,193 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 99,193 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

gearbox nuts loose/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,429 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,283 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 89,283 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,960 miles

nsr anti-roll bar link bush worn

osf tyre ON WEAR LIMIT and perished

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Aug 2011 88,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsr anti-roll bar link bush worn

osf tyre ON WEAR LIMIT and perished

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,206 miles

front brake pads and discs - worn

nsr anti-roll bar bush - slight play

os inner sill - dented

osf tyre - worn inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2010 86,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads and discs - worn

nsr anti-roll bar bush - slight play

os inner sill - dented

osf tyre - worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,759 miles

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

o/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter split

Fail 30 Jul 2009 76,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter split

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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R897 XWO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R897 XWO, 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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R897 XWO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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