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X873 OAG

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,168 mi
Last recorded102,168 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 OAG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 102,168 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 173,729 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both headlamp requirements just met it would appear some adjustment or repair required

complete underside of vehicle has had a recent coating of underseal

Fail 16 Jul 2014 173,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both headlamp requirements just met it would appear some adjustment or repair required

complete underside of vehicle has had a recent coating of underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2010 168,950 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 154,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 141,159 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 141,103 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 141,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 126,469 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 126,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 96,694 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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X873 OAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X873 OAG, 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 X873 OAG registered?

X873 OAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X873 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X873 OAG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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