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2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,752 mi
Last recorded110,752 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 SEO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 110,752 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet doesn't latch

Pass 22 Nov 2017 103,868 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 103,853 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,103 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in

Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in

Pass 14 Mar 2015 81,750 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 81,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,739 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,783 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,016 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,840 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,939 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2010 37,939 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,446 miles

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

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

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

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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NJ06 SEO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NJ06 SEO, 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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NJ06 SEO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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