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R88 DJA

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,537 mi
Last recorded137,537 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 DJA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 137,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2024 134,821 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 130,812 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 126,313 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 119,711 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,762 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,579 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 113,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 110,831 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 108,021 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,440 miles

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 104,440 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 98,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 83,524 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2014 83,524 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,551 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to get low on 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 52,173 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads on 5mm

Pass 9 May 2011 38,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,595 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R88 DJA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R88 DJA, 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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R88 DJA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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