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M871 XTM

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,282 mi
Last recorded160,282 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM871 XTM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 160,282 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion to both rear wheel archs

corrosion to rear subframe

front stut top rubbers badly perished

n/s/r seat base loose

o/s/f rack boot loose

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination to the vehicle

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 6 May 2021 160,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both fronts (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged Both rears badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion to both rear wheel archs

corrosion to rear subframe

front stut top rubbers badly perished

n/s/r seat base loose

o/s/f rack boot loose

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination to the vehicle

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2020 155,711 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 155,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 148,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 148,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 143,542 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 143,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 137,687 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 132,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 132,397 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)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated coverd in oil (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,632 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 127,591 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,387 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 121,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 114,876 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre splitting on shoulder

Fail 18 Mar 2013 114,876 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre splitting on shoulder

Pass 25 Jun 2011 110,350 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 110,350 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,194 miles

o/s/f nail in tread

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 66,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 53,772 miles

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

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

top suspension bushes play

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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M871 XTM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M871 XTM, 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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M871 XTM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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