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Y386 HWA

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,767 mi
Last recorded211,767 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 HWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 211,767 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 211,676 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside rear Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 200,165 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 192,165 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 191,979 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 183,393 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket broken -system still adequately supported.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 183,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust front mounting bracket broken -system still adequately supported.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 177,850 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 173,651 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 164,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 164,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,645 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 142,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 121,076 miles

N/S front inner driveshaft coupling rubber gaiter split

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 121,076 miles

N/S front inner driveshaft coupling rubber gaiter split

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 102,526 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 102,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,578 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,815 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 60,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,163 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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Y386 HWA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y386 HWA, 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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Y386 HWA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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