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Y388 GNY

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,156 mi
Last recorded140,156 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 GNY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 140,156 miles

engine managemant light on dash

front tyres getting low on inner edge

nsf as body damage

osr as body damage

tow bar ellectric plug loose

Fail 7 Jan 2013 140,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managemant light on dash

front tyres getting low on inner edge

nsf as body damage

osr as body damage

tow bar ellectric plug loose

Pass 3 Jan 2012 135,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 135,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 131,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 124,715 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 124,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 113,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 85,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,129 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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Y388 GNY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y388 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y388 GNY registered?

Y388 GNY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y388 GNY safe to buy?

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