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V788 JAT

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,505 mi
Last recorded185,505 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 JAT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 185,505 miles

oil leak

vehicle body/chassis corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 183,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear suspension strut turrets corroded

brake pipes heavily coated with grease

outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 181,165 miles

all tyres perrished and worn

brake pipes coated in thick grease

brake pipes corroded at exposed end sections

exhaust corroded

inner sills corroded

rear suspension turrets corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 173,219 miles

both rear suspension strut turrets badly corroded

brake pipes heavily coated with thick grease

exhaust system corroded

only just met emission limits

outer and inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 173,219 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear suspension strut turrets badly corroded

brake pipes heavily coated with thick grease

exhaust system corroded

only just met emission limits

Pass 11 Oct 2011 167,617 miles

all brake pipes heavily coated with grease and underseal

both rear strut top turrets corroded

both sides inner sills corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded and damp

nsr wheel bearing rough

only just met emission limits.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 167,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

all brake pipes heavily coated with grease and underseal

both sides inner sills corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded and damp

nsr wheel bearing rough

only just met emission limits.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 162,306 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 162,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 150,598 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 143,890 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2007 129,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 111,088 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 111,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Aug 2005 98,658 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 98,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V788 JAT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V788 JAT, 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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V788 JAT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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