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FJ55 JLV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,978 mi
Last recorded95,978 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 JLV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,978 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

o/s/f tyre splitting on inner wall

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

o/s/f tyre splitting on inner wall

Fail 3 Mar 2012 76,656 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,735 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,280 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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FJ55 JLV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ55 JLV, 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 FJ55 JLV registered?

FJ55 JLV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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