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L442 WEW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,888 mi
Last recorded122,888 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 WEW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 122,888 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 122,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 116,558 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 112,112 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 112,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 110,997 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 110,997 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 105,861 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 105,860 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage on n/s/f wing

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 102,943 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing between tread

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

rear brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 3 Sep 2008 102,943 miles

both rear tyres perishing between tread

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

rear brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,454 miles

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges †presenter shown

Fail 21 Mar 2007 99,454 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges †presenter shown

Pass 10 Mar 2006 94,005 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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L442 WEW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L442 WEW, 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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L442 WEW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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