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SP06 NRF

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 NRF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,416 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal wearing smooth on right hand side of rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in NS of steering rack knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both back box clamps corroded, very slight exhaust leaking from around welded joint on clamp on NS (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,332 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 122,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,055 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 101,055 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,348 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 89,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,553 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,284 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 61,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,001 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 40,830 miles

front brake pads getting low.

rear brake pads close to legal limits.

Pass 21 May 2009 31,836 miles

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

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

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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SP06 NRF is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP06 NRF, 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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SP06 NRF is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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