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M258 VRR

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 VRR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 146,159 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested engine coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested leak in system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 131,690 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills have covers on them both sides

Fail 19 Jun 2018 131,685 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel travels to the floor when pressed (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Main beam tell-tale not working staying on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills have covers on them both sides

Pass 25 Feb 2016 130,440 miles

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

oil around the front of the engine

Fail 25 Feb 2016 130,440 miles

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

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

oil around the front of the engine

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 111,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,000 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 104,155 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall not to cords

Pass 2 Aug 2008 94,555 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 94,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,861 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 71,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M258 VRR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M258 VRR, 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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M258 VRR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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