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V235 KAS

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,668 mi
Last recorded143,668 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 KAS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 143,668 miles

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

Oil leak

trailer socket damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2012 143,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

trailer socket damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 130,493 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 126,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 113,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 107,554 miles

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

rear petrol pipe damp

Pass 16 Aug 2006 101,593 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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V235 KAS is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,495 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 V235 KAS, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V235 KAS registered?

V235 KAS is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V235 KAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V235 KAS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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