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Y768 NAY

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,915 mi
Last recorded155,915 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 NAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 155,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 155,900 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 149,119 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 143,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 136,512 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 131,728 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear registration plate lamp asyy n/s bracket is broken

Fail 13 Nov 2007 131,728 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear registration plate lamp asyy n/s bracket is broken

Pass 16 Nov 2006 126,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 113,089 miles

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

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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Y768 NAY is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y768 NAY, 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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Y768 NAY is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y768 NAY safe to buy?

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