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S33 LRH

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 LRH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 90,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts STRONG ADVISE CHANGE NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/r top ball joint has lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 87,953 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 87,817 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak small leak on centre joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 86,619 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 86,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 84,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Exhaust leak at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,673 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,990 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edge and also castlated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,546 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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S33 LRH is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S33 LRH, 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 S33 LRH registered?

S33 LRH is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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