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W697 RWP

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,034 mi
Last recorded127,034 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 RWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 127,034 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating - slightly reducing light output

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 127,034 miles

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating - slightly reducing light output

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 118,766 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 110,094 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 110,094 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 102,474 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 102,274 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,478 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear exhaust box (outer skin) 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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W697 RWP is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W697 RWP, 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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W697 RWP is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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