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Y97 FEV

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,978 mi
Last recorded57,978 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 FEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,099 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,812 miles

nearside front position lamp intermitant operation

nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on outside of treadwall

offside doormirror held on by tie clip slightly loose

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,465 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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Y97 FEV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y97 FEV, 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 Y97 FEV registered?

Y97 FEV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is Y97 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 FEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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