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RIG 8549

2009 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 8549
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 72,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 68,792 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,745 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 59,744 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 53,448 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 53,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 48,439 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,025 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,631 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 25,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 22,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,259 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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RIG 8549 is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc 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 RIG 8549, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIG 8549 registered?

RIG 8549 is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 February 2009.

Is RIG 8549 safe to buy?

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