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L128 HYW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

139,576 mi
Last recorded139,576 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 HYW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2009 139,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 130,838 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 130,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface cracks to nearside rear tyre walls

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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L128 HYW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L128 HYW, 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 L128 HYW registered?

L128 HYW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is L128 HYW safe to buy?

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