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BL07 RMU

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 RMU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 117,089 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 21 Apr 2023 116,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 116,270 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Sports cat fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2021 114,526 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust downpipe missing 2 nuts. System secure at time of test

Sport cat fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 114,477 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Both catalysts missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning lamp on (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Top 40% (approx.) of windscreen covered in vinyl strip (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 114,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2018 112,267 miles

Battery clamp loose

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,543 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 93,000 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 92,962 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,244 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 83,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,915 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,212 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,040 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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BL07 RMU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 65,405 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 BL07 RMU, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL07 RMU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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