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W271 BHJ

2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,362 mi
Last recorded90,362 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD90,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 BHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,362 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 81,130 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 74,252 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,397 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 65,393 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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W271 BHJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 90,110 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 S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W271 BHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W271 BHJ registered?

W271 BHJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W271 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W271 BHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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