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L300 BAM

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,346 mi
Last recorded80,346 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 BAM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,346 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,100 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,737 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 73,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 72,222 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

NSR tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,772 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 66,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 63,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 63,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,953 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 60,953 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,083 miles

All tyres slightly perished and slightly worn on edges.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,635 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,839 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,287 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L300 BAM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L300 BAM, 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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L300 BAM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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