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R29 WRX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,473 mi
Last recorded97,473 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 97,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on front , rear subframes and suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,381 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,661 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,573 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 89,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,694 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 64,053 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 51,778 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 51,778 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,659 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 16,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,051 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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R29 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R29 WRX, 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 R29 WRX registered?

R29 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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