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JB06 JAP

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB06 JAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 97,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 97,904 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 97,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discsworn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,539 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides, cannot be fully assessed due to side skirts fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,854 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 88,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at junction block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak from front of engine

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,469 miles

front subframe showing signs off corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2019 81,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front subframe showing signs off corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,165 miles

Both front drive shaft inner boots leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front reg cracked

Power steering belt cracked

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2016 58,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Both front drive shaft inner boots leaking

E.M.L on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front reg cracked

Power steering belt cracked

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,038 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 47,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,734 miles

oil below min 1 litre added

Fail 4 Jul 2013 41,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil below min 1 litre added

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,945 miles

rear tyres getting low

front discs corroded

low in oil

o/s wiper blade torn

rear pads getting low

Fail 29 Jun 2012 36,945 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front discs corroded

low in oil

o/s wiper blade torn

rear pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,842 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,842 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,731 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 17,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JB06 JAP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JB06 JAP, 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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JB06 JAP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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