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Y378 GNY

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,262 mi
Last recorded162,262 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 GNY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 162,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 156,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 156,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 135,338 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 107,810 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,810 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 93,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 82,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,293 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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Y378 GNY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y378 GNY, 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 Y378 GNY registered?

Y378 GNY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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