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Y898 WHH

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,905 mi
Last recorded132,905 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 WHH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 132,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 124,949 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 124,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 117,131 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 Nov 2011 108,442 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 16 Jul 2010 97,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,369 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 58,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 58,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,309 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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Y898 WHH is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y898 WHH, 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 Y898 WHH registered?

Y898 WHH is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y898 WHH safe to buy?

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