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Y788 OHC

2007 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,124 mi
Last recorded127,124 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Wrx93,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 OHC
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 127,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all four brake discs coroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 127,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 124,820 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2020 121,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 115,600 miles

A/C Belt snapped

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 115,597 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

A/C Belt snapped

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 108,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 102,282 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 102,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,682 miles

Fuel filler metal pipe corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 94,682 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filler metal pipe corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,338 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 61,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,426 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,752 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,318 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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Y788 OHC is a 2007 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 93,970 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y788 OHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y788 OHC is a 2007 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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