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WV57 LRA

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,965 mi
Last recorded111,965 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,965 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 108,665 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 107,157 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 104,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,005 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,217 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear rear exhaust joint and hangers corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides drop link lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,574 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 59,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,522 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 47,516 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 39,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,950 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,149 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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WV57 LRA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WV57 LRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV57 LRA registered?

WV57 LRA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is WV57 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 LRA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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