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P357 RCR

2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,853 mi
Last recorded138,853 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx98,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 RCR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 138,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 138,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 137,946 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 137,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 137,298 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 136,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 135,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 135,139 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 134,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 134,024 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 133,964 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 133,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 132,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 130,658 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f. o/s/f tyres 2mm

Pass 21 Jun 2012 129,332 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 127,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 126,732 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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P357 RCR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 98,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P357 RCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P357 RCR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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