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RK56 XOV

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,469 mi
Last recorded174,469 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XOV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 174,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 161,330 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

M.I.L light on

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 146,508 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 146,508 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 132,995 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 132,995 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,148 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 122,148 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 116,012 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 116,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 105,009 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,846 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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RK56 XOV is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK56 XOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RK56 XOV is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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