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SV57 XLS

2007 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,568 mi
Last recorded102,568 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 XLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 102,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 102,554 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 92,460 miles

Front xmember rusted

Rear subframe rusted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front xmember rusted

Rear subframe rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,288 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 87,283 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on 2mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

centre and front exhaust flanges seriously corroded but not leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2016 84,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding caliper (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on 2mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

centre and front exhaust flanges seriously corroded but not leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,487 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust corroded at rear flange

Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,484 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust corroded at rear flange

Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,216 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 74,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,126 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,744 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,066 miles

Rear disc slightly corroded

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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SV57 XLS is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV57 XLS, 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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SV57 XLS is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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