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SKH 742B

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,178 mi
Last recorded156,178 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 742B
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 156,178 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,751 miles

car sits high on offside

o/s/f/pads low

suspension components corroded + perished bushes

Fail 7 Oct 2015 150,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

car sits high on offside

o/s/f/pads low

suspension components corroded + perished bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2014 143,169 miles

car pulls to left

car slightly low on n/s/r corner

exhaust knock on rear axle

front suspension slightly soft

n/s/r shock slightly soft

n/s/r tyre uneven tread + close to wear limit

o/s/f tyre on wear limit

power steering noisy

Fail 24 Jul 2014 143,169 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car pulls to left

car slightly low on n/s/r corner

exhaust knock on rear axle

front suspension slightly soft

n/s/r shock slightly soft

n/s/r tyre uneven tread + close to wear limit

o/s/f tyre on wear limit

power steering noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2013 139,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 135,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 132,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 129,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 124,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 107,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,003 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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SKH 742B is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SKH 742B, 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 SKH 742B registered?

SKH 742B is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is SKH 742B safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKH 742B shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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