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W483 OTS

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,058 mi
Last recorded113,058 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 OTS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 113,058 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 111,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 109,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 107,448 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 99,436 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 84,355 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,880 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W483 OTS is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W483 OTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W483 OTS registered?

W483 OTS is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W483 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W483 OTS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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