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SL06 WVO

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,809 mi
Last recorded152,809 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 WVO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 152,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 152,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,874 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 135,874 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 120,163 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 120,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,189 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2019 116,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,242 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,003 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 92,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

undertrays don't allow a full check of some parts

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper is torn but clears effectively

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,054 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount missing

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,292 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,407 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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SL06 WVO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL06 WVO, 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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SL06 WVO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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