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Y932 NYB

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,137 mi
Last recorded179,137 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 NYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 179,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroding

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2018 179,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroding

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2017 174,483 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 174,483 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 165,255 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 165,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 152,361 miles

Rear weld repairs under car

Fail 9 Oct 2015 152,328 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear weld repairs under car

Fail 7 Sep 2015 152,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 148,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 145,604 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 145,485 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 142,168 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 142,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 132,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 119,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 113,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 99,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,708 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,821 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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Y932 NYB is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y932 NYB, 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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Y932 NYB is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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