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SW56 DHE

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,092 mi
Last recorded90,092 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 DHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 90,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,611 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis suffering from surface corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2016 55,118 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis suffering from surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,272 miles

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

child seat(s) fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,112 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,124 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,514 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 22,514 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perished,close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

suspension sensor linkage broken at O/S rear

Fail 30 Nov 2009 13,404 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 13,404 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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SW56 DHE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW56 DHE, 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 SW56 DHE registered?

SW56 DHE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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