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V851 DRM

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,416 mi
Last recorded116,416 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 DRM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,416 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 108,025 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings strut top and inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings strut top (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,702 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,508 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,666 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,724 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 92,724 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,822 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Silencer corroded ,and may need replacing in near future.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,796 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 83,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,993 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 72,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,898 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,143 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,848 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 55,536 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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V851 DRM is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V851 DRM, 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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V851 DRM is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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