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V639 MAK

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,470 mi
Last recorded107,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 MAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,470 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,595 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield corroded.

slight leak from gearbox area.

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,549 miles

front pipe/catalyst heat sheild insecure.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in offside headlight.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,192 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,576 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,789 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 35,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,320 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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V639 MAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V639 MAK, 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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V639 MAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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