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SW57 DFE

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 DFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 100,001 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 100,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

slight oil leak /weep from rear diff

Fail 23 Nov 2015 95,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front hand brake lever little reserve travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight oil leak /weep from rear diff

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2014 81,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,099 miles

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

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,362 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,020 miles

all pads wearing thin

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

all pads wearing thin

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,912 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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SW57 DFE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW57 DFE, 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 SW57 DFE registered?

SW57 DFE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is SW57 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 DFE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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