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W48 VGN

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 VGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 96,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,650 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 79,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,506 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 70,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,310 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 60,310 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,405 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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W48 VGN is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green 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 W48 VGN, 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 W48 VGN registered?

W48 VGN is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W48 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 VGN 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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