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R99 XRU

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,255 mi
Last recorded162,255 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 XRU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 162,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 160,217 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 160,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached locking devise loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 158,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 139,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 128,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper damp

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,879 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,951 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 86,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 76,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2011 76,489 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn bold on inner edges

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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R99 XRU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R99 XRU, 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 R99 XRU registered?

R99 XRU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is R99 XRU safe to buy?

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