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RV56 GWW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,081 mi
Last recorded118,081 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 GWW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,081 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole by exhaust mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rubber slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rubber slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,558 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 105,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 105,826 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,884 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,479 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,489 miles

both front inner CV boots seeping grease

Fail 3 Feb 2016 53,482 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner CV boots seeping grease

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,248 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,956 miles

chips in front windscreen

damage to o/s mirror cover

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,455 miles

damage to o/s mirror cover

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,486 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RV56 GWW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RV56 GWW, 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 RV56 GWW registered?

RV56 GWW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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