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W326 RMR

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,568 mi
Last recorded162,568 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW326 RMR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 162,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2023 162,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2022 158,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 152,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 144,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 136,847 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 136,847 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 131,273 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 131,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 124,580 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 124,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 116,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 109,703 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 May 2014 103,204 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 95,709 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 95,706 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 88,007 miles

both front tyres worn edges

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter small hole and leaking - suggest replace

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links

wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2011 81,314 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 74,274 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 69,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 62,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 54,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 47,041 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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W326 RMR is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W326 RMR, 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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W326 RMR is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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