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Y496 PSR

2001 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,188 mi
Last recorded48,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 PSR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 48,188 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,339 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 47,299 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,127 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,852 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,047 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 10 Jul 2008 37,849 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,588 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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Y496 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y496 PSR, 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 Y496 PSR registered?

Y496 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y496 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 PSR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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