2007 Subaru Impreza · 6,888 MOT tests
2007 Subaru Impreza reliability
2007 Subaru Imprezas fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 Impreza years (6,888 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Imprezas: 25%)
- 27.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Imprezas: 25%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 89,685
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,888
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.3% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Subaru Impreza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Suspension10%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.3%
- Body, chassis and structure5.4%
- Brakes5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Tyres3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.79%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.42%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.41%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.02%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.66%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.53%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.08%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Subaru Impreza reliable?
2007 Subaru Imprezas fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 Impreza years (6,888 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Subaru Impreza MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.93% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (2.79% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Subaru Impreza have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Subaru Impreza shows 89,685 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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