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V998 HAC

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,692 mi
Last recorded120,692 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 HAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 120,692 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,228 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (close to the fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 117,219 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (close to the fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 114,949 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,778 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 109,722 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower/ inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower/ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower/ inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower/ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Check engine MIL illuminated

Exhaust catalytic converter flange very heavily corroded

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to pipe marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear of vehicle has general corrosion

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

Rear suspension components general corrosion

Sill covers fitted - Unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear inner upper wheel arches corroded

rear metel brake lines corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2014 106,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,932 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 89,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,747 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,540 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,512 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,820 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges.

Fail 11 Jan 2006 43,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edges.

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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V998 HAC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V998 HAC, 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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V998 HAC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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