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N481 MVF

2006 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

223,866 mi
Last recorded223,866 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 MVF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 223,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 222,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 220,534 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 218,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 216,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 213,356 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 209,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 205,824 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 201,362 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 196,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 194,259 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 187,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 175,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 162,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 135,048 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 122,520 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 106,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windows tinted

Fail 17 Jul 2008 106,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windows tinted

Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,991 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 141,001 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N481 MVF is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 N481 MVF, 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 N481 MVF registered?

N481 MVF is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is N481 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N481 MVF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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