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YJ06 RUW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,582 mi
Last recorded79,582 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 RUW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,582 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 79,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 79,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TB & SERV?..O/SILLS PLASTICS ETC,,225/45/17 XX 4,,OSF OUTER CV BOOT P/HOLE,,CLUTCH OP HEAVY,,

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,871 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,775 miles

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

engine man light on

o/s/f inner shaft boot leaking grease

Fail 29 Apr 2015 60,775 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine man light on

o/s/f inner shaft boot leaking grease

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,404 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,007 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,227 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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YJ06 RUW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ06 RUW, 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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YJ06 RUW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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