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WJ57 VBM

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,629 mi
Last recorded57,629 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VBM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 57,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,128 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front & offside rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 44,956 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,940 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 37,940 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,780 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 28,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 6,356 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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WJ57 VBM is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ57 VBM, 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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WJ57 VBM is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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