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W271 WAE

2000 Subaru Forester

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,946 mi
Last recorded54,946 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 WAE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 118,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 102,536 miles

rear brake disc's [oor condition

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

rear silencer poor condition with outer casing corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2008 101,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake disc's [oor condition

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

rear silencer poor condition with outer casing corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 84,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake fluid reservoir low

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

offside and nearside front brake discs worn near limit

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

rear silencer in poor condition

underside of vehicle and wheel arches very muddy

Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,260 miles

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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W271 WAE is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W271 WAE, 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 W271 WAE registered?

W271 WAE is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W271 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W271 WAE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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