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R731 TRW

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 TRW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 99,111 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,536 miles

both inner c v boots leaked grease

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 27 Jun 2009 93,534 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

both inner c v boots leaking grease

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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R731 TRW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R731 TRW, 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 R731 TRW registered?

R731 TRW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is R731 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 TRW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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