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X359 RHG

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 RHG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 98,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 94,269 miles

advise rust and wear on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,813 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION BEEN GREASED.

REAR BRAKE PIPES BEEN GREASED SUSPECT CORROSION. N/S/F AND O/S/F BOTTOM ARM BUSHES SHOWING SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 24 Feb 2010 846,301 miles

some corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Fail 24 Feb 2010 84,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,358 miles

crack to front number plate

low tread on the outside of rear tyres

nail in nearside rear tyre

some corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,918 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulder near side front tyre has cut on outer wall

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,498 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 68,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some cracks too front number plate

Fail 6 Apr 2006 63,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,018 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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X359 RHG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X359 RHG, 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 X359 RHG registered?

X359 RHG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X359 RHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X359 RHG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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