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SB06 JFG

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,369 mi
Last recorded97,369 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 JFG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 97,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,561 miles

Central silencer/cat slight blow

Offside wiper blade deteriating

some handbrake lever free travel

Fail 5 Mar 2021 96,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central silencer/cat slight blow

Offside wiper blade deteriating

some handbrake lever free travel

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,941 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 95,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bolts loose to turret (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 95,919 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))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front - to - rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 94,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,107 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 24 Nov 2016 82,107 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,561 miles

engine trays

plastic covers on sills

Fail 2 Nov 2015 75,561 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine trays

plastic covers on sills

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,825 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

plastic covers on sills

Fail 6 Nov 2014 69,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

plastic covers on sills

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,043 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine management lamp on

headlamp height adjustment lamp on

plastic covers on sills

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,988 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 56,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 46,323 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 36,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 36,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,476 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 29,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 14,318 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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SB06 JFG is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 SB06 JFG, 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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SB06 JFG is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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