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L26 MEP

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

129,296 mi
Last recorded129,296 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 MEP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2010 129,296 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 129,182 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 129,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 118,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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L26 MEP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 L26 MEP, 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 L26 MEP registered?

L26 MEP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is L26 MEP safe to buy?

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