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SJ07 NHK

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 NHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 81,740 miles

Front shocks corroded

Front steering components corroded

Rear All rear bushes showing signs of ware

Rear rear callipers corroded

Rear rear subframe corroded

sills front to rear cover in grease or other material

Pass 21 May 2024 81,719 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under neath of vehicle heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 81,717 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed in 3 separate places along sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under neath of vehicle heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 81,693 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Back plates corroded through

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills corroded and covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 81,693 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Back plates corroded through

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills corroded and covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 81,570 miles

Entire Vehicle is corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 81,564 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Body holed into boot area. (Marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner Arch Holed (Marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill inside Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner Arch Holed (Marked with Chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Entire Vehicle is corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,300 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 81,260 miles

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

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split thread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,198 miles

SPORTS EXHAUST FITTED.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 78,140 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,512 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 2 mm

Rear inner sill rusting

engine light on dash

rear metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level brake light not working correctly

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Fail 22 Nov 2013 47,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level brake light not working correctly

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 30,726 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake disc's pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,459 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,197 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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SJ07 NHK is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ07 NHK, 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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What year was SJ07 NHK registered?

SJ07 NHK is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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