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ST56 XBJ

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,681 mi
Last recorded145,681 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 XBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 145,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 134,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 134,092 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 117,166 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 107,789 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 86,228 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 75,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,024 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,962 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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ST56 XBJ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ST56 XBJ, 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 ST56 XBJ registered?

ST56 XBJ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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