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SUBARU OUTBACK2006 · 2.5L PETROL

RO06 ABK

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Free vehicle summary for RO06 ABK: 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK (GOLD, PETROL). Mileage: 139,943. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 09/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2006
Engine
2457cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, supported by a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on January 2 2026 at 139,943 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred during the January 2025 test at 134,923 miles, the subsequent pass just six days later suggests the owner was proactive in addressing immediate faults to return the car to road. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year over two decades. Between January 2023 and January 2025, the car covered 9,955 miles, showing a steady rate of use. The more recent 4,983 miles recorded between January 2025 and January 2026 indicates the vehicle remains in regular use. This consistent mileage suggests the mechanical has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent internal seals drying out or components seizing. Given the age of the Subaru and the clean nature of the latest records, a physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes. Older Japanese-engineered vehicles are prone to corrosion in specific mounting points and exhaust hangers over twenty years. A buyer should also examine the condition of the rubber suspension bushes and CV boots, as these often perish over time regardless of low mileage. Since the record shows no recurring brake issues, checking for binding calipers or uneven pad wear remains a standard but necessary step for this specific model.

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85
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, supported by a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on January 2 2026 at 139,943 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred during the January 2025 test at 134,923 miles, the subsequent pass just six days later suggests the owner was proactive in addressing immediate faults to return the car to road. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year over two decades. Between January 2023 and January 2025, the car covered 9,955 miles, showing a steady rate of use. The more recent 4,983 miles recorded between January 2025 and January 2026 indicates the vehicle remains in regular use. This consistent mileage suggests the mechanical has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent internal seals drying out or components seizing. Given the age of the Subaru and the clean nature of the latest records, a physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes. Older Japanese-engineered vehicles are prone to corrosion in specific mounting points and exhaust hangers over twenty years. A buyer should also examine the condition of the rubber suspension bushes and CV boots, as these often perish over time regardless of low mileage. Since the record shows no recurring brake issues, checking for binding calipers or uneven pad wear remains a standard but necessary step for this specific model.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2006 Subaru Outback (RO06 ABK) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2023 to January 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 18 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.

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