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NL51 PNZ

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,612 mi
Last recorded97,612 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 PNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 97,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 94,947 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 90,987 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 90,987 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 85,691 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 85,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 81,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 76,230 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 70,334 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 70,328 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2009 64,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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NL51 PNZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL51 PNZ, 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 NL51 PNZ registered?

NL51 PNZ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is NL51 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 PNZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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