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Y946 DHN

2001 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,984 mi
Last recorded138,984 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 DHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 138,984 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 132,197 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 132,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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Y946 DHN is a 2001 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 Y946 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y946 DHN registered?

Y946 DHN is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y946 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y946 DHN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y946 DHN have outstanding finance?

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