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N8 RCA

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,816 mi
Last recorded68,816 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 RCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,816 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,630 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,030 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing outer edges

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

stone damage screen

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,549 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,975 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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N8 RCA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N8 RCA, 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 N8 RCA registered?

N8 RCA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is N8 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 RCA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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