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SJ07 OGU

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,382 mi
Last recorded118,382 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 OGU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,382 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2020 118,382 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 18 May 2019 114,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 111,035 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 108,822 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint has slight leak

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 99,393 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,982 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 91,979 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Dec 2013 72,866 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,288 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 72,288 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,719 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 59,719 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 37,040 miles

Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Approx 1/4 on front brake pads.

Approx 1/4 on rear brake pads.

Both windscreen wipers smearing.

Large build up of corrosion on rear brake discs.

Large lip on front brake discs.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,792 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed heavily

Both front wipers smeer screen slightly

Rear discs worn and pited

Sill covers fitted

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 OGU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGU, 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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SJ07 OGU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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