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RG51 DRV

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 DRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,807 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,936 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,117 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

service brake efficiency 52%

Pass 25 Nov 2014 115,069 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 106,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 93,530 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Rear exhust box rotten but not blowing.

front brakes are in poor condition.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,288 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,839 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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RG51 DRV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RG51 DRV, 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 RG51 DRV registered?

RG51 DRV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is RG51 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 DRV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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