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RV59 NHL

2009 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,259 mi
Last recorded121,259 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 121,259 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,336 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,974 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,322 miles

Offside Front tyre is low (bald) on the inner edge

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,825 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 59,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,959 miles

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

nearside rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,117 miles

nearside rear tyre is low on outer edge

offside rear tyre is low on inner edge

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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RV59 NHL is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 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 RV59 NHL, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV59 NHL registered?

RV59 NHL is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is RV59 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 NHL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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