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L680 WYJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,146 mi
Last recorded84,146 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL680 WYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,146 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 84,146 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 83,961 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,679 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,340 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 83,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

speedo slow to react

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,273 miles

all tyres are split in the tread area

Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,273 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)

all tyres are split in the tread area

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Speedometer not working

Pass 29 Aug 2015 76,066 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front valve securing nut missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Speedo inoperative

Fail 29 Aug 2015 76,066 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Passenger's seat insecure seat back insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front valve securing nut missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Speedo inoperative

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,933 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 9 Sep 2014 75,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Anti roll (front) incorrectly fitted making drop link wear

Centre stop light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,419 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 75,382 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,500 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,559 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 73,557 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)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls.

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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L680 WYJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L680 WYJ, 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 L680 WYJ registered?

L680 WYJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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