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R879 OWT

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,787 mi
Last recorded148,787 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 OWT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 148,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side and suspension components coated with underseal. jack points have damage.

Pass 31 May 2024 148,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 147,912 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 147,117 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 145,140 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 144,710 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 144,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 142,566 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 140,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 136,004 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,575 miles

Driver seat belt webbing slightly damaged but still serviceable

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non standard exhaust fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upgraded brake calipers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2014 133,575 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non standard exhaust fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upgraded brake calipers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2013 132,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 128,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 128,552 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 1 May 2010 124,547 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 116,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 116,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 105,190 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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R879 OWT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R879 OWT, 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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R879 OWT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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