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X229 NBM

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,391 mi
Last recorded167,391 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 NBM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 167,391 miles

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

both headlamps lenses slightly faded

towbar socket case broken but can still function

Pass 15 Feb 2017 160,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity boot slight seepage but can still function.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 149,115 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 130,564 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,121 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 99,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2012 99,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,698 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,212 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,513 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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X229 NBM is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X229 NBM, 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 X229 NBM registered?

X229 NBM is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X229 NBM safe to buy?

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