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M38 TOG

2006 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 TOG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 99,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 99,019 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,019 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,326 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 86,882 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 86,879 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 86,801 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 86,771 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,374 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 72,356 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M38 TOG is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M38 TOG, 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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M38 TOG is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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