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W242 RPD

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,326 mi
Last recorded159,326 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 RPD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 159,326 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 159,326 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2010 146,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 133,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 125,466 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 118,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

play at maximum both rear anti roll bar link bushes

wear at maximum nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2006 103,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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W242 RPD 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 W242 RPD, 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 W242 RPD registered?

W242 RPD is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W242 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 RPD 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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