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SLZ 2508

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,122 mi
Last recorded103,122 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 2508
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 103,122 miles

exhaust manifold has a leak of exhaust gases

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split badly

Fail 26 Oct 2009 91,135 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 91,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,258 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,409 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 64,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,403 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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SLZ 2508 is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SLZ 2508, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SLZ 2508?

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What year was SLZ 2508 registered?

SLZ 2508 is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is SLZ 2508 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 2508 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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