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V770 OKO

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,218 mi
Last recorded26,218 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 OKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,218 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,445 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 16,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,414 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 16,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside rear lamp lens broken on reverse lamp section.

O/S/R tyre has cracks in side wall & tread pattern but not showing cords.

Several body panels damaged but no protruding sharp edges or fowling tyres.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,391 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 15,389 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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V770 OKO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V770 OKO, 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 V770 OKO registered?

V770 OKO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is V770 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V770 OKO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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