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Y988 CNP

2001 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,562 mi
Last recorded70,562 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 CNP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,716 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes slight bind

Fail 27 Jan 2015 66,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes slight bind

front exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,402 miles

GEAR SECTION STIFF

MIL LAMP ON

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON FRONT

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,388 miles

GEAR SELECTOR STIFF

MIL LAMP ON

Fail 16 Dec 2011 65,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

GEAR SELECTOR STIFF

MIL LAMP ON

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,037 miles

ENGINE MIL LAMP ON

LOT OF LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

OIL LEAK REAR DIFF AREA

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON REAR

Pass 15 May 2007 55,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2006

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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Y988 CNP is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y988 CNP, 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 Y988 CNP registered?

Y988 CNP is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y988 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 CNP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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