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Y296 VHR

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,001 mi
Last recorded134,001 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 VHR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,778 miles

Rear tyres perishing

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

condensation in n/s/f headlight

o/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease

Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,738 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

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

condensation in n/s/f headlight

o/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,847 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,013 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,011 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,869 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,869 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,393 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 64,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,215 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 54,215 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,873 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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Y296 VHR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 Y296 VHR, 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 Y296 VHR registered?

Y296 VHR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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