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W385 OAO

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,991 mi
Last recorded85,991 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 OAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,991 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 80,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front disc inner face slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,024 miles

Nearside front disc inner face slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,738 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 73,678 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 62,484 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 62,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2008 58,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 55,547 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 51,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W385 OAO is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W385 OAO, 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 W385 OAO registered?

W385 OAO is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W385 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 OAO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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