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W298 EAG

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,257 mi
Last recorded136,257 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 EAG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 136,257 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010
Pass 17 Sep 2009 111,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 102,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 91,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,030 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 86,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 79,901 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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W298 EAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W298 EAG, 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 W298 EAG registered?

W298 EAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W298 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 EAG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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