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M471 NTT

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 NTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,999 miles

Corrosion in boot but not within prescribed area.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe bolts/washers corroded but not excessive.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion in boot but not within prescribed area.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe bolts/washers corroded but not excessive.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,999 miles

Corrosion in boot but not in prescribed area.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion in boot but not in prescribed area.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of all rear subframe bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2017 99,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of all rear subframe bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting, under boot lid (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wind deflector (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength strut mounting, under boot lid (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength strut mounting, under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 99,999 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,999 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 99,999 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,999 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,379 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 95,516 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

engine oil leak near side

Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,039 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 92,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,397 miles

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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M471 NTT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M471 NTT, 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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M471 NTT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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