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R97 XBT

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,235 mi
Last recorded176,235 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 176,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 176,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 175,567 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 174,246 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 173,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill damaged

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust non standard

Pass 8 Aug 2020 172,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill crushed at jacking point

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust non standard

Pass 10 Aug 2019 169,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 167,506 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 166,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 164,315 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 164,280 miles

windscreen cracked but not interfering with the drivers view

Pass 10 Jan 2015 159,203 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 148,242 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2011 140,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 138,044 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f fog light glass missing

n/swing mirror housing loose

Fail 4 Nov 2010 138,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f fog light glass missing

n/swing mirror housing loose

Pass 24 Oct 2009 132,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s door mirror slightly insecure on its pivot.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 114,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 114,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 104,169 miles

both rear tyres outer slight cut not to core

fuel filler cap slighty sticking at times

slight judder at front brakes

slight play n/s/f shocker and leg

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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R97 XBT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R97 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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R97 XBT is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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