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SW07 MLK

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,803 mi
Last recorded137,803 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 MLK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 137,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All and coated in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front to rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Either offside or nearside wheelbearing or rear differential. Can’t exactly pin point noise without strip down components (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 130,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in front strut top mounts

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2020 130,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play on front strut tops

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,805 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,425 miles

os front tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,629 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on side wall

Fail 15 Jun 2010 39,403 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,403 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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SW07 MLK is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW07 MLK, 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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SW07 MLK is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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