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BT56 VTJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,196 mi
Last recorded98,196 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 98,195 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,700 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 94,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,059 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 77,249 miles

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

exhaust rusty

sill covers

Pass 24 May 2013 64,741 miles

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

discs and pads worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,730 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,597 miles

front disc's corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front disc's corroded inner edge

nearside front tyre worn edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,708 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

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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BT56 VTJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT56 VTJ, 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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What year was BT56 VTJ registered?

BT56 VTJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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