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M118 FNW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,735 mi
Last recorded163,735 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 FNW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 163,735 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 163,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Both side skirts loose..

Brake fluid warning lamp staying on..

Nearside rear lower outer tie bar bush showing wear..

Nearside rear seat belt not checked-baby chair fitted..

Small hole in offside front side lamp lens..

Spare wheel insecure in well..

Surface rust on nearside front brake disc..

Pass 1 Sep 2007 151,001 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres on liit

Pass 31 Aug 2006 151,208 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 151,208 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

x2 rear anti rollbar bushes very slight play

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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M118 FNW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M118 FNW, 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 M118 FNW registered?

M118 FNW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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