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Y671 PSN

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,696 mi
Last recorded168,696 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 PSN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 168,696 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 168,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 156,735 miles

Engine lamp on

Rear tyres well worn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 156,734 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear tyres well worn

Pass 6 Apr 2012 143,521 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 143,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 129,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 116,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 94,185 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 77,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,892 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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Y671 PSN is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y671 PSN, 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 Y671 PSN registered?

Y671 PSN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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