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X635 JAR

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,632 mi
Last recorded179,632 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX635 JAR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 179,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust will not last long

inner gater split

Fail 17 Nov 2010 178,645 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)

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

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 166,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 158,229 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 145,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off & nearside front drive shaft inner gaiters torn

Fail 1 Nov 2007 144,851 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off & nearside front drive shaft inner gaiters torn

Pass 31 Oct 2006 133,793 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 121,794 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)

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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X635 JAR is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X635 JAR, 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 X635 JAR registered?

X635 JAR is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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