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W381 PLJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 PLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 77,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,138 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 75,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,131 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,067 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,768 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 57,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,472 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,426 miles

All four tyres worn on the edges

Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,330 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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W381 PLJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W381 PLJ, 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 W381 PLJ registered?

W381 PLJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W381 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W381 PLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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