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X899 NKO

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,900 mi
Last recorded148,900 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 NKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 148,900 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 148,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,703 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 132,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,532 miles

vehicle underside corrosion.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 126,438 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 124,232 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,893 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 116,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management lamp staying on

o/s/f seatbelt damaged light fraying of webbing

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low,n/s low

Fail 13 Dec 2010 115,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management lamp staying on

o/s/f seatbelt damaged light fraying of webbing

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low,n/s low

Pass 11 Dec 2009 104,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management warning lamp staying on

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low bald on edges,all other tyres worn low

Fail 7 Dec 2009 103,902 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management warning lamp staying on

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low bald on edges,all other tyres worn low

Pass 13 Dec 2008 97,835 miles

engine management warning lamp staying

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low

Fail 29 Nov 2008 97,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management warning lamp staying

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low

Fail 3 Sep 2007 83,318 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,318 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 29 Apr 2006 63,418 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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X899 NKO is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X899 NKO, 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 X899 NKO registered?

X899 NKO is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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