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Y424 RNU

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,525 mi
Last recorded78,525 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 RNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 78,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,128 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

rusty under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear hub pipes (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

front anti roll bar corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

Fail 13 Apr 2015 72,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,274 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,472 miles

engine management light on

front and rear anti roll bars rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,938 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 56,934 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 53,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,619 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,990 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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Y424 RNU is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y424 RNU, 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 Y424 RNU registered?

Y424 RNU is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y424 RNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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