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L529 SGW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 SGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,083 miles

all 4 tyres perished

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s/f rack boot perished

oil leak

slight play track rod o/s/f

wiper poor

Pass 6 Jul 2013

exhaust blowing

oil leak

rear brakes worn low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 107,926 miles

Oil leak

front pads worn low

rear drop links worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 104,969 miles

battery lose in tray

gearbox oil leaks

o/s/f tyre inner edge and n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing poss tracking out

stone chip on n/s/f headlight glass

strong advice front and rear brake pads wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

tyre wear on o/s/r inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,764 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 74,966 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 74,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,079 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,079 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L529 SGW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L529 SGW, 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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L529 SGW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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