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Y972 RSS

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,448 mi
Last recorded143,448 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 RSS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2010 143,448 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 132,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,264 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 79,885 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y972 RSS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y972 RSS, 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 Y972 RSS registered?

Y972 RSS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y972 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y972 RSS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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