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C71 PPS

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,436 mi
Last recorded115,436 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC71 PPS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 115,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 110,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2024 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint split pin missing on castle nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded at union joint (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear joints are badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

general underside corrosion including various parts

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,640 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 106,640 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 102,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill bent appears jacked incorrectly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill heavily corroded will need welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded near suspension arm mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 93,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded near suspension arm mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,263 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,511 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 47,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 46,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 42,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 40,779 miles

nearside front inner cv boot clip weeping grease

Pass 26 Feb 2011 39,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,218 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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C71 PPS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C71 PPS, 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 C71 PPS registered?

C71 PPS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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