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M7 PLU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,893 mi
Last recorded148,893 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 PLU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 148,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 144,594 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 144,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both head lamp lenses deteriorating

eml on dash

nsf tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2014 84,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml(engine management)light is on.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 73,137 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 62,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 62,629 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,696 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 46,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,770 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder, devoid of tread on inner shoulder,2.5mm tread depth and outer side wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

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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M7 PLU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M7 PLU, 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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M7 PLU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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