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X856 DLG

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,361 mi
Last recorded126,361 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 DLG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,361 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes undersealed

general under body corrosion

parts of vehicles under body undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2014 122,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine MIL lit.

Noise from OSF brake.

OSF inner pad worn.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 91,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both NS tyres worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine MIL lit.

Noise from OSF brake.

OSF inner pad worn.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 75,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,503 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 60,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,541 miles

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,133 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,058 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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X856 DLG is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X856 DLG, 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 X856 DLG registered?

X856 DLG is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X856 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X856 DLG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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