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X331 RCC

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,574 mi
Last recorded93,574 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 RCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,574 miles

both front n/s and o/s anti roll bar links have slight play

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has slight crack but not allowing ingress of dirt

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and has slight blow at pipe in

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Apr 2016 93,574 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r outer sideqwall (4.1.D.1a)

both front n/s and o/s anti roll bar links have slight play

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has slight crack but not allowing ingress of dirt

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and has slight blow at pipe in

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,272 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

the n/s front tyre outer edge is wearing

the rear exhaust silencer outer cover is corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,553 miles

o/s/r suspension trailing arm front rubber bush cracking but not resulting in play

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded weakening

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link bush

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,214 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,214 miles

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

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

all four tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,231 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer cover corroded weakening

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,333 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,981 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,206 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,200 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 42,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,945 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 27,494 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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X331 RCC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X331 RCC, 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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X331 RCC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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