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N174 VLJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,753 mi
Last recorded212,753 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 VLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 212,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 212,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 212,123 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 212,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 208,772 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 208,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 203,554 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 203,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2017 198,398 miles

NSR shock has light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Sill has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2017 198,326 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

NSR shock has light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Sill has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 192,641 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 192,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LOwer sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough Due to shock top bearings (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 181,076 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 174,513 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 169,580 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

cill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2013 169,580 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

cill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 163,767 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 151,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 135,584 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 132,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 132,859 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 125,517 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 112,177 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 112,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N174 VLJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N174 VLJ, 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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N174 VLJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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