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S666 RBY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,502 mi
Last recorded161,502 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 RBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 161,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 156,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 149,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 143,284 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,694 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 136,694 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 133,671 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 133,671 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger before rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and hangers corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 124,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and hangers corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,076 miles

Both rear tyres abnormal wear

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,477 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,475 miles

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

Both front tyres abnormal wear (Tracking)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,167 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,949 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 37,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,995 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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S666 RBY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S666 RBY, 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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S666 RBY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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