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SP56 RRU

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,218 mi
Last recorded130,218 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 RRU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 130,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 130,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,422 miles

Both headlamps patterns could be better.

Engine oil low. Below minimum.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes. Pass and No more. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake travel.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both."D" mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 113,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both. "D" mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear.Unshielded section at side of fuel tank. Little access (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear. Unshielded section at side of fuel tank.Little access. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps patterns could be better.

Engine oil low. Below minimum.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes. Pass and No more. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake travel.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both."D" mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 90,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 64,302 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 30 Dec 2015 62,084 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 62,084 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,965 miles

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

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

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)

advise exhaust system corroded/ leaking

advise offside front brake slight binding

Fail 22 Oct 2014 59,852 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

advise exhaust system corroded/ leaking

advise offside front brake slight binding

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cruise Lamp Flashing

Engine Management Lamp On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,208 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 RRU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RRU, 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 RRU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 October 2006.

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