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W718 GBT

2000 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,634 mi
Last recorded139,634 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 GBT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 139,634 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 139,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 130,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,337 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake shoes need adjustment (noisey)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 122,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake shoes need adjustment (noisey)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 112,947 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,715 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front b/disc corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,266 miles

o/s front & rear tyre pressures low

rear o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,031 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 85,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,110 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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W718 GBT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W718 GBT, 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 W718 GBT registered?

W718 GBT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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