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X846 MSP

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,542 mi
Last recorded136,542 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX846 MSP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 136,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil level low

various body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,192 miles

Front X member below radiator badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Possible leak from radiator

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mounting point under subframe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 116,988 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,321 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,311 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,309 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,478 miles

Front lower crossmember holed by corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,200 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 73,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X846 MSP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X846 MSP, 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 X846 MSP registered?

X846 MSP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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