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W78 ASB

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,692 mi
Last recorded145,692 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 ASB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 145,692 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,166 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 130,265 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 130,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 110,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 107,346 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension weak and car is sitting low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,112 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 105,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,889 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 99,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 95,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,016 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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W78 ASB is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W78 ASB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W78 ASB registered?

W78 ASB is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W78 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W78 ASB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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