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SB07 EHL

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,444 mi
Last recorded146,444 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 EHL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 146,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm / slightly perished / 7 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm / slightly perished / 7 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 133,461 miles

Rear chassis and under sills surface rust

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 133,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre at join (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis and under sills surface rust

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2022 132,208 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow and blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 124,843 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 124,824 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

All brake pipe plastic covers swollen showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 108,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 108,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,413 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 58,935 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,123 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 50,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,886 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 41,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,030 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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SB07 EHL is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SB07 EHL, 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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SB07 EHL is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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