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Y991 LBA

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 LBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 129,396 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 129,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,322 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Nov 2019 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,787 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 85,787 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,037 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 78,883 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,915 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,475 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,653 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,901 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,450 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 38,268 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y991 LBA is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y991 LBA, 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 Y991 LBA registered?

Y991 LBA is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y991 LBA safe to buy?

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