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RV56 NZC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,171 mi
Last recorded84,171 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 NZC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 84,171 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,144 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2025 81,144 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2024 76,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,555 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 73,540 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,732 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 70,732 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,020 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 65,646 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 65,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,459 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,339 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres wearing on edges

center exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,845 miles

front o/s brake binding very slighty

Fail 7 Oct 2014 53,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front o/s brake binding very slighty

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,212 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,282 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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RV56 NZC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV56 NZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 NZC registered?

RV56 NZC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is RV56 NZC safe to buy?

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