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Y897 XEV

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 XEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,561 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 98,560 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,239 miles

front pipe's and catalytic converter exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,236 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,909 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 90,909 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,214 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,957 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 81,957 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,340 miles

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

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

front brake pads 75% worn

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,764 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,296 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,032 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads 70% worn

nearside front tyre tread 4mm

Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,340 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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Y897 XEV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y897 XEV, 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 Y897 XEV registered?

Y897 XEV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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