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X232 VAF

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,585 mi
Last recorded118,585 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX232 VAF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,585 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 105,692 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,249 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,768 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 66,641 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 55,827 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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X232 VAF is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X232 VAF, 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 X232 VAF registered?

X232 VAF is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X232 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X232 VAF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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