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PN56 VNJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,496 mi
Last recorded85,496 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 VNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 85,496 miles

unable to fully check coil springs as have covers

Fail 9 Apr 2026 85,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to fully check coil springs as have covers

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2024 80,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 89,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,189 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,757 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,747 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,966 miles

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)

inner faces of front discs pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 45,603 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2012 44,412 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,724 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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PN56 VNJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PN56 VNJ, 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 PN56 VNJ registered?

PN56 VNJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is PN56 VNJ safe to buy?

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