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X271 JRN

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,460 mi
Last recorded155,460 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 JRN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 155,460 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 155,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 145,514 miles

drivers seat belt slighty frayed.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 145,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat belt slighty frayed.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 142,701 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 137,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 129,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 120,959 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 113,535 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 113,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 106,236 miles

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

rear number plate started deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2007 97,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 86,775 miles

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

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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X271 JRN is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X271 JRN, 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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X271 JRN is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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