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M761 ECV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,035 mi
Last recorded132,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM761 ECV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 132,035 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 131,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advice movement in steering rack mounting bushes

advise rear anti roll bar link arms worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 128,057 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front brake pads getting low on 5mm

Fail 28 Jul 2010 128,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front brake pads getting low on 5mm

Pass 23 Jul 2009 123,469 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 123,469 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 123,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

headlight bulbs different colours

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner egdes

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2008 114,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,115 miles

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

covers fitted to both sills

cut on outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,506 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT AT TEST

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 67,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

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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M761 ECV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M761 ECV, 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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M761 ECV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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