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SJ06 MVM

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 MVM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,650 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

heat sheild loose

plastic coating on pipes not allowing full inspection at pipes going in to rear flexi pipes

Fail 8 Feb 2016 82,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear conector block (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

heat sheild loose

plastic coating on pipes not allowing full inspection at pipes going in to rear flexi pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,670 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber rubbing on antirollbar

Fail 5 Feb 2015 64,670 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rubber rubbing on antirollbar

Pass 18 Jan 2014 50,790 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 50,790 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,723 miles

brake discs all round slightly pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,445 miles

brake discs all round slightly pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,846 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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SJ06 MVM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ06 MVM, 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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SJ06 MVM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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