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W657 RYB

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,238 mi
Last recorded149,238 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 RYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 149,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 139,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 135,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 133,378 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 130,330 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 121,111 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 109,493 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter splitt.

Pass 10 May 2010 109,493 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter splitt.

Pass 12 May 2009 96,922 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 96,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 86,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 72,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 61,672 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W657 RYB is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W657 RYB, 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 W657 RYB registered?

W657 RYB is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W657 RYB safe to buy?

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