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R800 MEK

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,614 mi
Last recorded81,614 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 MEK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 81,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 81,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 76,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 63,558 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 50,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 49,347 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 49,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,092 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS CHECK NEAR FUTURE (4.1.E.1)

WAX OIL TOP UP REQ UNDERBODY

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 27,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 17,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 12,432 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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R800 MEK 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 88.9%.

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 R800 MEK, 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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R800 MEK is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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