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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both sils are corroded
front and rear sub-frames corroded
general underbody corrosion
rear diff lecking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
general under body corrosion
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general underbody corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear brake flexy hoses ferruls slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at block join beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()
Rear Under body and components slightly corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely Binding (1.3.1 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear brake flexy hoses ferruls slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at block join beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()
Rear Under body and components slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes at joins beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Central Mid exhaust slightly deteriorated at join
EML light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Boyh front to rear pipes at joins beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Central Mid exhaust slightly deteriorated at join
EML light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear links (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes at joins beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Mid section exhaust slightly deterioated at join
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear anti roll bar bushes and drop links have slight play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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BN56 SHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,451 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 BN56 SHV, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BN56 SHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2006.
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