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P289 BCP

2000 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,220 mi
Last recorded128,220 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 BCP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 128,220 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,823 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 111,993 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 102,611 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 102,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 93,114 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,166 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 79,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 71,569 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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P289 BCP is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P289 BCP, 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 P289 BCP registered?

P289 BCP is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is P289 BCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 BCP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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