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N28 JCH

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,188 mi
Last recorded155,188 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 JCH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 155,188 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 150,390 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 150,368 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 143,921 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 137,985 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 132,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,722 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 119,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,505 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,656 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 91,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,037 miles

battery loose in mountings

Fail 2 Dec 2013 85,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,193 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,063 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,420 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 59,417 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,999 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edges and getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,412 miles

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

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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N28 JCH is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N28 JCH, 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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What year was N28 JCH registered?

N28 JCH is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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