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L689 CTY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,530 mi
Last recorded127,530 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 CTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 127,530 miles

nearside front brake binding

Fail 1 Dec 2012 127,530 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake binding

Pass 3 Sep 2011 122,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake bind

Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,721 miles

front discs worn .... pads worn

screen has mark from wiper

Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fog light switch illumination dim

fog light switch slight insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2009 111,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fog light switch illumination dim

fog light switch slight insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,154 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 102,154 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 93,234 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all tyres have perrished treads

Pass 18 Apr 2006 85,866 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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L689 CTY 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 70%.

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 L689 CTY, 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 L689 CTY registered?

L689 CTY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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