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LJ56 VDO

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 VDO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 125,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank damaged

general corrosion to under side of body and chassis

Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,631 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 116,543 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,656 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion near top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 105,348 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 105,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,944 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 97,940 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,147 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 94,146 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,794 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,670 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 77,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,042 miles

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

all tyres tread rubber perished/cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre tread rubber perished(no cord exposed)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,187 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 51,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,252 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 49,252 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,134 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,501 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 32,501 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LJ56 VDO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LJ56 VDO, 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 LJ56 VDO registered?

LJ56 VDO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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