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SP56 RNZ

2006 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,853 mi
Last recorded129,853 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 RNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 129,853 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front os/ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

EML light on

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

co emissions only just met

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,039 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF Lower Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Light Surface Corrosion to Rear Subframe, Rear Suspension Components and Front Suspension Components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR / NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 119,034 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded OSF / NSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF Lower Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Light Surface Corrosion to Rear Subframe, Rear Suspension Components and Front Suspension Components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR / NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,910 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 115,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,772 miles

offside catalyst heatshield loose

sills corroded/areas of corrosion on vehicle

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

subframes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 105,772 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

offside catalyst heatshield loose

sills corroded/areas of corrosion on vehicle

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

subframes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers

head light level light on dash

sill covers

under trays

Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,774 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers

sill covers

under trays

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear ride-height sensors have broken linkages

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear ride-height sensors have broken linkages

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 74,481 miles

7 pin trailer socket not operating correctly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on sills

signs of dampness on offside front shock absorber

some/slight corrosion on both rear and offside front brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2013 71,753 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,065 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,778 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,820 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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SP56 RNZ is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP56 RNZ, 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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SP56 RNZ is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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