MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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various pieces of welding work carried out at both rear arches coated in sealer but look ok
Emissions not tested unknown timing belt condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch past seatbelt mount to diff mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch past seatbelt mount towards diff mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both (7.1.1 (a) (i))
sills covered with plastic skirts . also corroded along inside edge but not burst or holed
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to corroded pipes (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested mil light on? (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pront pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
all tyres wearing on inside edges
Brake performance not tested declerometer test required and both front springs broken (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear pipes at junction (o/s/r) (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested exhaust split in two places (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear pipes at junction (o/s/r) (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint blowing slightly (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/r shock absorber has slight play
o/s/r shock absorber has slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/r shock absorber has slight play
o/s/r shock absorber has slight play
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SX56 LSE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SX56 LSE, 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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SX56 LSE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2006.
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