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SP56 POF

2006 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,962 mi
Last recorded148,962 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 POF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,962 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 144,882 miles

Covers and trays obscuring view

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 144,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation all excessive travel at pedal (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe heavey corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2019 134,000 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,044 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 116,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2017 116,127 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 110,993 miles

advise nearside rear shocker

Fail 16 May 2016 110,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise nearside rear shocker

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,499 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 95,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,720 miles

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

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

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

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 POF is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP56 POF, 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 POF is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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