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W399 OAO

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,052 mi
Last recorded148,052 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 OAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 148,052 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 148,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

Pass 8 Feb 2018 145,195 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 142,211 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 139,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 137,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 134,140 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

condition of front and rear number plates.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 127,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,274 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 122,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 117,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 111,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,375 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,224 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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W399 OAO is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W399 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 W399 OAO registered?

W399 OAO is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W399 OAO safe to buy?

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