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X834 FVA

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,402 mi
Last recorded129,402 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX834 FVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 129,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

complet exhaust system dry and rusty

rear susension dry and rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,723 miles

battery insecure.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 119,723 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,151 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 92,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 76,244 miles

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

crack in o/s h/lamp lens

Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,244 miles

crack in o/s h/lamp lens

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,289 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 47,289 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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X834 FVA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X834 FVA, 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

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What year was X834 FVA registered?

X834 FVA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X834 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X834 FVA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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