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X856 SAS

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,284 mi
Last recorded137,284 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 SAS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,284 miles

vehicle corroded and holed at front member under radiator

Fail 9 Nov 2015 137,269 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped all brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill floor area (2.4.A.3)

vehicle corroded and holed at front member under radiator

Pass 11 Oct 2014 129,387 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 123,060 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 119,273 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,866 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 115,866 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,764 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2007 73,764 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,460 miles

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

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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X856 SAS 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 X856 SAS, 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 X856 SAS registered?

X856 SAS is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X856 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X856 SAS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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