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Y661 AWP

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,225 mi
Last recorded173,225 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 AWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 173,225 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 164,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 156,939 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 156,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 148,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 146,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 146,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 121,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,583 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 102,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,268 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,726 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,031 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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Y661 AWP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y661 AWP, 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 Y661 AWP registered?

Y661 AWP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y661 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y661 AWP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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