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Y189 NTW

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,313 mi
Last recorded125,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 NTW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 122,132 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 112,039 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 112,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 105,138 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 98,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 88,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

inner drive shaft joint gaiter slightly leaking grease - nearside front

Pass 29 May 2009 87,681 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 84,468 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,013 miles

keep check tread depth front tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,671 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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Y189 NTW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y189 NTW, 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 Y189 NTW registered?

Y189 NTW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y189 NTW safe to buy?

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