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W879 JNE

2000 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,546 mi
Last recorded208,546 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 JNE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 208,546 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 200,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 194,015 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 194,005 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 185,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 178,777 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 178,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 176,155 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 176,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 173,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 173,652 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 165,320 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 165,320 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 27 Apr 2012 146,718 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 146,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all tyres wearing low

running fault evident

Pass 27 Apr 2011 131,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 111,113 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,223 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 65,107 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slight perishing on outer and inner sidewalls

Pass 3 May 2006 57,011 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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W879 JNE is a 2000 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W879 JNE, 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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W879 JNE is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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