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Y997 GWS

2001 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,764 mi
Last recorded146,764 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 GWS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 146,764 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 146,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 121,739 miles

Cluth pedal anti slip missing

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear typre low on inflation.

No centre rear seat belt fitted

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 114,781 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 109,378 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside front inner CV boot insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,464 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2009 106,464 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,354 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 92,869 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 92,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,914 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 60,479 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 56,999 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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Y997 GWS is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y997 GWS, 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 Y997 GWS registered?

Y997 GWS is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y997 GWS safe to buy?

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