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W311 HVV

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,111 mi
Last recorded185,111 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 HVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 185,111 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 171,576 miles

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 167,862 miles

Under-Tray & Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 167,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-Tray & Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 160,126 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 148,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 114,981 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 105,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 99,960 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 93,336 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 85,926 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 85,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,974 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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W311 HVV is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W311 HVV, 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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W311 HVV is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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