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LB56 GKN

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,504 mi
Last recorded92,504 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 GKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 92,476 miles

Emissions not tested RE= Major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

All tyres marked Mercedes fit only

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose insecurely mounted at centre point

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Very petrol fumy at offside rear, but vehicle presented in very wet conditions so impossible to determine if related to a leak

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,890 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 87,502 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,181 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,181 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 76,858 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 71,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 71,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,514 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 66,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2014 55,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 14,069 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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LB56 GKN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB56 GKN, 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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LB56 GKN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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