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L226 FFX

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,741 mi
Last recorded142,741 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 FFX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 142,741 miles

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

filler neck corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 140,349 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,587 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 133,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,983 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2014 126,882 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,982 miles

slight visual smoke at exhaust

Fail 14 Aug 2013 119,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

slight visual smoke at exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,780 miles

both c v boots are cracking

both front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 29 Aug 2012 108,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both c v boots are cracking

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 88,923 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,469 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,415 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 73,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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L226 FFX is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L226 FFX, 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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What year was L226 FFX registered?

L226 FFX is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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