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X192 EVS

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX192 EVS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 159,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 159,871 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 143,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 143,894 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 142,948 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 142,944 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 131,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 131,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 131,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 119,929 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 119,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,102 miles

movement in both front and both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

sill covers fitted

slight damage to drivers seat belt

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Oct 2011 96,765 miles

both front tyres close to limit...

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge...

play in front anti roll bar saddle bushes.....

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn...

rear exhaust silencer corroded.....

wipers smear....

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,117 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 86,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,048 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,321 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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X192 EVS is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X192 EVS, 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 X192 EVS registered?

X192 EVS is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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