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VN09 PPU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,320 mi
Last recorded156,320 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 PPU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 156,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear bearing o/s slight noise

Pass 24 Sep 2014 136,006 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 136,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 119,600 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine M.I.L.on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 119,600 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine M.I.L.on

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,978 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2012 100,978 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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VN09 PPU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VN09 PPU, 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 VN09 PPU registered?

VN09 PPU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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