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M361 VGR

2006 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,286 mi
Last recorded146,286 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 VGR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 141,502 miles

All shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

All springs are corroded

All trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly perished

Eml light on

Engine oily

Offside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left and weraing on edges

Power steering reservoir damp no leaks

Steering rack damp no leaks

Fail 8 Dec 2014 141,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

All springs corroded

All trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Both rear diff stabilizer bar outer bushes slightly perished

EML on

Engine oily

Offside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 126,798 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 126,798 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 108,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 104,345 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 99,237 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 93,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 85,639 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 85,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

BONNET DAMAGED AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER DUE TO SLIGHT ACCIDENT DAMAGE

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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M361 VGR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M361 VGR, 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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M361 VGR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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