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L40 STF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,632 mi
Last recorded89,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 STF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 89,374 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 88,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 82,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 81,201 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,853 miles

slight blow car joints

Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,822 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,532 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,367 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,642 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,545 miles

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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L40 STF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L40 STF, 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 L40 STF registered?

L40 STF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is L40 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 STF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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