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N462 JOR

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,539 mi
Last recorded55,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 JOR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,539 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs accident damaged (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front driveshafts removed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view strong advise (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear sills and floor damaged and corroding from incorrectly jacking

tyres signs of fowling

Fail 12 Jul 2022 55,534 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground cross member area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure and rears (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs accident damaged (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front driveshafts removed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view strong advise (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear sills and floor damaged and corroding from incorrectly jacking

tyres signs of fowling

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,095 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 51,095 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,840 miles

both front drive shafts removed

rear seats and rear seat belts removed

Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,840 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front drive shafts removed

rear seats and rear seat belts removed

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,680 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills damaged by jacking points

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,026 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 50,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,826 miles

converted to rear wheel drive and had rear diff welded locked

damage to n/s/f chassis leg but not weakened

imported vehicle

modified vehicle

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

converted to rear wheel drive and had rear diff welded locked

damage to n/s/f chassis leg but not weakened

imported vehicle

modified vehicle

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,718 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,718 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,995 miles

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

both front chassis rails damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,059 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N462 JOR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N462 JOR, 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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N462 JOR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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