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EIG 9978

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,801 mi
Last recorded129,801 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 9978
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,801 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 offside&nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disks fitted to the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrule's fitted to the vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Eletrical Ball joint component detached. Marked with yellow chalk.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 122,444 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disks fitted to the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrule's fitted to the vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Eletrical Ball joint component detached. Marked with yellow chalk.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 111,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 101,810 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 101,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,008 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 92,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,049 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,828 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 63,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,316 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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EIG 9978 is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EIG 9978, 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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EIG 9978 is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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