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R166 XBT

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,004 mi
Last recorded102,004 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,004 miles

Central high level brake light inoperative

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front fog lights inoperative

Front wiper arms knocking on body when operated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper mountain bracket bolts loose in chassis

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

aircon pulley belt missing

corrosion on all of suspension system front and rear

engine breather/vent pipe blowing out fumes

general underbody corrosion

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Jul 2017 102,000 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at joint onto Flexi pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front fog lights inoperative

Central high level brake light inoperative

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper arms knocking on body when operated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper mountain bracket bolts loose in chassis

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

aircon pulley belt missing

corrosion on all of suspension system front and rear

engine breather/vent pipe blowing out fumes

general underbody corrosion

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 101,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 99,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 97,234 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 95,186 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2012 95,186 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,502 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,678 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 86,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack

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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R166 XBT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R166 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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R166 XBT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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