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X268 VNW

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,170 mi
Last recorded140,170 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 VNW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 140,170 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 136,570 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 132,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 127,750 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 115,555 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 111,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 108,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 106,063 miles

near side inner cv boot torn and leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2010 106,060 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

near side inner cv boot torn and leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2009 90,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,629 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,457 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 65,407 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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X268 VNW is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X268 VNW, 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 X268 VNW registered?

X268 VNW is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X268 VNW safe to buy?

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