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R989 TKV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,779 mi
Last recorded117,779 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 TKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 117,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 117,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 117,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,600 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,260 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 115,577 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 111,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 106,642 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 102,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

off side front bonnet and both off side door outer skins have several small dents.

off side front tyre close to legal limit.

paint damage to rear bumper.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,594 miles

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

off side front bonnet and both off side door outer skins have several small dents.

off side front tyre close to legal limit.

paint damage to rear bumper.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,094 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge of tread.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,275 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 85,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 70,697 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 51,820 miles

Damage to N/S/F

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,051 miles

all 4 tyres perished and worn

Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,987 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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R989 TKV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R989 TKV, 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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R989 TKV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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