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BN56 SLU

2006 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SLU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 131,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 122,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 89,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,828 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

slight knocking from n/s/f suspension area.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 72,828 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

slight knocking from n/s/f suspension area.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,334 miles

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,665 miles

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

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,081 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 17,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,503 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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BN56 SLU is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN56 SLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN56 SLU is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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