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X879 OAG

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,580 mi
Last recorded112,580 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 OAG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,580 miles

Some age related corrosion underneath

under sealed

Fail 12 Jan 2022 112,547 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,543 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,984 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,638 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 49,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,132 miles

both rear tyres 3-4mm wearing on edges

exhaust rear section deteriated

osr tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,794 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,562 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,483 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,331 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,475 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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X879 OAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X879 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 X879 OAG registered?

X879 OAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X879 OAG safe to buy?

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