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X738 NKO

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,988 mi
Last recorded141,988 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 NKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 141,988 miles

odd looking springs on rear

Fail 24 Oct 2019 141,988 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

odd looking springs on rear

Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 29 Oct 2018 134,862 miles

Suspension component insecurely attached nearside front lower ball joint nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2017 130,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 130,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 128,130 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,812 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 121,656 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2012 121,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,170 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 114,432 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 103,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,615 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,462 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 67,260 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 58,284 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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X738 NKO is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X738 NKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X738 NKO registered?

X738 NKO is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X738 NKO safe to buy?

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