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L692 CTY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,422 mi
Last recorded123,422 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL692 CTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,422 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 123,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis/sills corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 123,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 123,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 122,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,512 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 122,512 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped braided hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 121,649 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Rear outer sill lips damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,636 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 120,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 143,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise osr tyre cracking on wall

Fail 21 Sep 2013 143,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise osr tyre cracking on wall

Pass 4 May 2012 141,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 140,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise all brake discs corroded

advise brake peddal antislip worn

advise nsr inner drive gaitor split

advise osr tyre cut on wall

Fail 24 Mar 2011 140,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise all brake discs corroded

advise brake peddal antislip worn

advise nsr inner drive gaitor split

advise osr tyre cut on wall

Pass 25 Feb 2010 137,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 135,014 miles

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 135,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 125,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 105,748 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 105,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L692 CTY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L692 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 L692 CTY registered?

L692 CTY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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