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SW56 DJJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

68,283 mi
Last recorded68,283 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 DJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,283 miles

reluctant to meet emission limits

Fail 30 Nov 2015 68,283 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing - probably under seat ?? (5.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete broken (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure suspect wrong gaitor fitted ? (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end badly worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low verry low -evidence of damage (1.8)

bolt missing at rear of cat

dip headlamps have slight blue effect

reluctant to meet emission limits

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to boot floor

damage to front bummper and n/s/f wing

heat sheild insacure

spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Nov 2014 62,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to boot floor

damage to front bummper and n/s/f wing

heat sheild insacure

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 54,671 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

evidence underbody accident damage

front lower suspension arms are not a matched pair

low on fuel at time of this test

nearside front and rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

service brake pulls slightly to the offside

Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front and rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

Fail 16 Oct 2012 47,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 47,273 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

both nearside tyre sidewalls damaged

front suspension arms are not a matched pair

Pass 23 May 2011 43,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre perished no cords exposed

Fail 30 Jun 2010 41,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre perished no cords exposed

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 DJJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 SW56 DJJ, 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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SW56 DJJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is SW56 DJJ safe to buy?

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