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PV55 VPP

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,805 mi
Last recorded84,805 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 VPP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,805 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 76,582 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2021 76,520 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested test aborted due to excess smoke from engine bay all recordings at time wear a fail (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,928 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2020 67,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,379 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 61,379 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,889 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,752 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 50,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,267 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 42,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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PV55 VPP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PV55 VPP, 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 PV55 VPP registered?

PV55 VPP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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