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L182 SWT

2006 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,212 mi
Last recorded213,212 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL182 SWT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 213,212 miles

Car converted for competition use with rear seats removed, fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts, not be fitted with airbags.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2025 132,987 miles

Car converted for competition use with rear seats removed, fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts, not be fitted with airbags.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2025 212,358 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Car converted for competition use with rear seats removed, fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts, not be fitted with airbags.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2022 210,535 miles

Car converted for competition use with rear seats removed, fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts, not be fitted with airbags.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2017 200,901 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 185,923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 171,805 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 171,603 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 160,875 miles

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear exaust box n/s mount not in rubber but secure

Fail 25 Jun 2014 160,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear exaust box n/s mount not in rubber but secure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 152,944 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 152,886 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 146,376 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 143,110 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 143,110 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 21 Jan 2010 136,886 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 136,656 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 127,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 127,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L182 SWT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L182 SWT, 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 L182 SWT registered?

L182 SWT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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