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M521 GCD

1994 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,131 mi
Last recorded109,131 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 GCD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 109,131 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,901 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 105,901 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,002 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,619 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 96,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,485 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,656 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,165 miles

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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M521 GCD is a 1994 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M521 GCD, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M521 GCD registered?

M521 GCD is a 1994 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M521 GCD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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