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SW56 DHJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,614 mi
Last recorded97,614 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,614 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,707 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 95,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,359 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 93,359 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 89,822 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear tail box deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,822 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear tail box deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,442 miles

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

offside & nearside rear brake discs slightly grooved/worn

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,442 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear brake discs slightly grooved/worn

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,503 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 70,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,852 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,046 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 63,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,389 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 DHJ 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 60%.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

SW56 DHJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is SW56 DHJ safe to buy?

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