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PN51 YPJ

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,918 mi
Last recorded158,918 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 YPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 158,918 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 158,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 150,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 141,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 136,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 130,931 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 120,719 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 107,628 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 107,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,644 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 66,904 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 66,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 54,192 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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PN51 YPJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 PN51 YPJ, 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 PN51 YPJ registered?

PN51 YPJ is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is PN51 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 YPJ 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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