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SL52 VPR

2002 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,103 mi
Last recorded140,103 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 VPR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 140,103 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 140,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 128,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 110,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 103,556 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 95,512 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 95,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 86,635 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 54,208 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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SL52 VPR is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 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 SL52 VPR, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL52 VPR registered?

SL52 VPR is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is SL52 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 VPR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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