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M186 FNW

2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,748 mi
Last recorded160,748 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx93,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 FNW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 160,748 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2011 156,010 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 15,597 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 150,593 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TOP ALLOY STRUT MOUNTS CORRODED

Fail 18 Feb 2010 150,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TOP ALLOY STRUT MOUNTS CORRODED

Fail 7 Feb 2009 138,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 138,725 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 114,474 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 114,474 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Blue headlight bulbs fitted

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 96,356 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 96,310 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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M186 FNW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,892 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M186 FNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M186 FNW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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