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Y936 RBD

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,872 mi
Last recorded157,872 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 RBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 157,872 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 157,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 154,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 154,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 146,490 miles

f/discs and pads worn

handbrake travel

Fail 2 Sep 2017 146,490 miles

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

f/discs and pads worn

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,573 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 127,598 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 127,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 116,550 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Rear brake discs badly corroded and pads wearing low

Fail 16 Aug 2013 108,292 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,292 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,219 miles

Exhaust tail box deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded on outer faces

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,700 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

Rear brake discs corroded on faces

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,526 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on faces

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,670 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Fail 3 Sep 2009 82,670 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Un able to open tailgate

Fail 29 Aug 2008 76,962 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Un able to open tailgate

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake pads worn low

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

Offside Front 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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Y936 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black 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 Y936 RBD, 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 Y936 RBD registered?

Y936 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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