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SP56 POA

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,454 mi
Last recorded133,454 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 POA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 133,454 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 133,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure lower squab loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 128,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 124,085 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 124,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill end / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 111,414 miles

Front Wishbone(used part fitted)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 111,414 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 108,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes and flexi ferruls at rear starting to corrode

engine light on

n/s front tyre damaged on inside sidewall

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 2 Sep 2015 103,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes and flexi ferruls at rear starting to corrode

engine light on

n/s front tyre damaged on inside sidewall

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,061 miles

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

slight brake judder

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 59,866 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,167 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,264 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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SP56 POA is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP56 POA, 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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SP56 POA is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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