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W918 VMX

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW918 VMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 124,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 116,561 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 116,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 108,233 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 108,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 101,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 101,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 93,408 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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W918 VMX is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W918 VMX, 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 W918 VMX registered?

W918 VMX is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W918 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W918 VMX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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