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W268 RNU

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

180,004 mi
Last recorded180,004 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 RNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 180,004 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 177,804 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 165,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 152,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 140,027 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 140,027 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 129,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 121,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 112,848 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,150 miles

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

rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 92,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,988 miles

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

front number plate has slight damage

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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W268 RNU is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W268 RNU, 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 W268 RNU registered?

W268 RNU is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W268 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 RNU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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