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X361 EEB

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 EEB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,666 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2017 101,636 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 88,125 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 86,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,450 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,440 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,735 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,735 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,500 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,185 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,314 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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X361 EEB is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X361 EEB, 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 X361 EEB registered?

X361 EEB is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X361 EEB safe to buy?

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