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Y958 RBD

2001 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,064 mi
Last recorded139,064 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 RBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 139,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front outer cv boot pin hole

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 127,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3k miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 123,030 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 123,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 115,583 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 108,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 106,532 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 87,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 87,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,075 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 May 2007 59,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,656 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 53,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y958 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y958 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 Y958 RBD registered?

Y958 RBD is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y958 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 RBD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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