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SH56 SOC

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 SOC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 119,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill To Sill Split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill To Sill Split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket Broke (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill To Sill Split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill To Sill Split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 119,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached No locking nut fitted. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers over body sills.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlight leveling height adjuster insecure.

Headlight leveling warning lamp illuminated.

Headlight washers inop.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened cut at end. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fog light inop.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s body sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s body sills damaged at front & rear.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 112,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,991 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis as corrosion

engine undertrays fitted

rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 83,240 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,405 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,486 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,486 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,920 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,998 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,009 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,800 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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SH56 SOC is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH56 SOC, 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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SH56 SOC is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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