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PN56 VML

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,537 mi
Last recorded176,537 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 VML
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 176,537 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 176,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 171,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 167,033 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 167,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 162,125 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 162,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 151,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 155,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 149,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 145,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 130,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 107,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 98,327 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 90,002 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 90,002 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 79,520 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 65,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 65,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,148 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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PN56 VML is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PN56 VML, 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 PN56 VML registered?

PN56 VML is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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