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R138 XBT

2007 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,795 mi
Last recorded140,795 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 140,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 140,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 134,428 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 132,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 132,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 122,035 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both top strut mountings spltiing

n/s/f inner cv boot split

near side rear cv boot inner insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,499 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 114,411 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 107,779 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 75,361 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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R138 XBT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R138 XBT, 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 R138 XBT registered?

R138 XBT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 2007.

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