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N428 XTA

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,136 mi
Last recorded32,136 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 XTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 32,136 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2014 27,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 142,192 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 142,192 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 138,046 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 138,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 135,496 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 135,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 134,340 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 134,340 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 122,984 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 122,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2006 108,213 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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N428 XTA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N428 XTA, 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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N428 XTA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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