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M277 XYA

2006 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,604 mi
Last recorded183,604 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 XYA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 183,604 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front discs rusty

o.s.f rack end joint worn

slight exhaust leak

Fail 4 Mar 2021 183,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front discs rusty

o.s.f rack end joint worn

slight exhaust leak

Fail 17 Dec 2020 183,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

general corosion on underside

o.s.f rack end joint worn

slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 Jan 2020 181,368 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 2 Jan 2020 181,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 17 Dec 2018 178,678 miles

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

general corosion underneath and o.s.f inner sill

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 5 Jan 2018 177,577 miles

general corosion on underside

rack end joints slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2017 177,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

general corosion on underside of vehicle

o.s.f brake disc inner face rusty

oil filter leaking

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 25 Nov 2016 172,432 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

headlamp lenses deteriorating

n.s.r brake disc rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2016 172,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres close to limit

engine oil leak

headlamp lenses deteriorating

n.s.r brake disc face rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2015 168,580 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corosion on underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 165,754 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 165,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 142,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 131,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 112,913 miles

o.s.f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2008 119,088 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o.s.f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2007 111,561 miles

rear discs and exhaust rusty.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 94,540 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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M277 XYA is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M277 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M277 XYA is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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