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N979 JHK

2006 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,751 mi
Last recorded193,751 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 JHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 193,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 191,908 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 190,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 186,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Inner seal both sides corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 185,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 175,523 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 175,514 miles

Emissions not tested broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 168,179 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 168,179 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 164,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 164,779 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 160,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 144,477 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 137,059 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 137,056 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)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 137,053 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 128,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear reg plate light dim

Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 105,705 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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N979 JHK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N979 JHK, 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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N979 JHK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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