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Y383 DBW

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,587 mi
Last recorded117,587 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 DBW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 117,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 105,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 95,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,825 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 78,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,159 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 50,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2005 39,566 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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Y383 DBW is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White 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 Y383 DBW, 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 Y383 DBW registered?

Y383 DBW is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y383 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 DBW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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