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V266 LHG

2010 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,937 mi
Last recorded68,937 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 LHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 68,937 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,881 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,881 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,738 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,738 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,269 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

both front flexible brake hose mountings broken but hoses still secured

Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,260 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

both front flexible brake hose mountings broken but hoses still secured

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,977 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 66,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,431 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,444 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 57,444 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 92,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 92,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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V266 LHG is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 61,898 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 V266 LHG, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V266 LHG is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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