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W517 YRV

2000 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 YRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 127,174 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 112,178 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 98,797 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge/washers weak/both front tyres worn on tread edges /both rear tyres worn on tread edges/nearside wiper blade split on end

Fail 7 Nov 2008 98,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge/washers weak/both front tyres worn on tread edges /both rear tyres worn on tread edges/nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 8 Nov 2007 88,039 miles

advise to adjust power steering belt

nearside wing mirrior glass broken

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 77,231 miles

all four tyres feathered on edges †exhaust system heavily corroded

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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W517 YRV is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W517 YRV, 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 W517 YRV registered?

W517 YRV is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W517 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 YRV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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