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N978 BRC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,322 mi
Last recorded48,322 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 BRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,322 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,276 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,609 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 40,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,500 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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N978 BRC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N978 BRC, 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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What year was N978 BRC registered?

N978 BRC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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The MOT history for N978 BRC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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