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KL51 RUA

2001 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,977 mi
Last recorded124,977 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 RUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,977 miles

MIL ON

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,299 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak @ front of engine

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,561 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,811 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 37,757 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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KL51 RUA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL51 RUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KL51 RUA registered?

KL51 RUA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is KL51 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 RUA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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