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SP56 RRO

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,807 mi
Last recorded179,807 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 179,807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 179,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 175,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 159,530 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 159,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 142,109 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 128,258 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 128,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,039 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 113,039 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,065 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,007 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 60,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,476 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,018 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 RRO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP56 RRO, 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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What year was SP56 RRO registered?

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

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