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L555 GPN

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,321 mi
Last recorded117,321 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 GPN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,321 miles

modified for competition use

Pass 10 Jul 2023 117,245 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 117,234 miles

rally car

Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,100 miles

under body covered

Fail 22 Feb 2018 117,100 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

under body covered

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,320 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 116,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 116,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 116,129 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 120,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 110,371 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f top suspension mount play

slight play in o/s/r suspension mount

Fail 14 Feb 2011 110,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f top suspension mount play

slight play in o/s/r suspension mount

Fail 8 Feb 2010 105,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 105,792 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 98,342 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,255 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 77,760 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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L555 GPN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L555 GPN, 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 L555 GPN registered?

L555 GPN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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