MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Slight play in drop link
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
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 ()
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 ()
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)
nsr anti-roll bar link bush worn
osf tyre ON WEAR LIMIT and perished
rear tyres wearing low
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
front brake pads and discs - worn
nsr anti-roll bar bush - slight play
os inner sill - dented
osf tyre - worn inner edge
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter split
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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