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W398 SKH

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,406 mi
Last recorded171,406 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 SKH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 171,406 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 151,518 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 151,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 128,337 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 128,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 102,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 82,853 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 75,737 miles

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

rattle from cat area / heat shields

Pass 26 May 2006 67,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W398 SKH is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W398 SKH, 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 W398 SKH registered?

W398 SKH is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W398 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W398 SKH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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