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Y199 RNH

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,803 mi
Last recorded198,803 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 RNH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 198,803 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 191,485 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 191,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 182,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 175,650 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2010 166,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 148,032 miles

front brake pads low

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 1 Apr 2008 127,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 106,133 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 81,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn to 4 mm

Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,844 miles

front brake pads worn to 4 mm

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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Y199 RNH is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y199 RNH, 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 Y199 RNH registered?

Y199 RNH is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y199 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y199 RNH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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