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Y531 RSA

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,181 mi
Last recorded157,181 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 RSA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 157,181 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2011 147,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 133,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 117,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 105,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,443 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 82,856 miles

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

nearside rear strut weeping

offside and nearside front tyres wearing to the inside

offside and nearside rear tyres ,low tread

rear wiper not clearing the screen

Fail 22 Sep 2006 82,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

nearside rear strut weeping

offside and nearside front tyres wearing to the inside

offside and nearside rear tyres ,low tread

rear wiper not clearing the screen

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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Y531 RSA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y531 RSA, 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 Y531 RSA registered?

Y531 RSA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y531 RSA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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