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T1 VAR

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 VAR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 136,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 131,016 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,654 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 124,654 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 118,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 113,629 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 109,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 103,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 92,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 78,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,663 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,340 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 52,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,405 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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T1 VAR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 T1 VAR, 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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T1 VAR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is T1 VAR safe to buy?

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