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Y436 DWL

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 DWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 112,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 112,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,349 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,565 miles

All tyres are perished

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 93,471 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 93,471 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,095 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 87,085 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,259 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,835 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,801 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,576 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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Y436 DWL is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y436 DWL, 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 Y436 DWL registered?

Y436 DWL is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y436 DWL safe to buy?

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