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W242 RTC

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,514 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 84,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 75,144 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 75,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 65,494 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RTC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W242 RTC, 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 RTC registered?

W242 RTC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W242 RTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 RTC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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