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V316 JJS

2000 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,660 mi
Last recorded112,660 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester Gls97,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 JJS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,660 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 112,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no emissions splitin exhaust

Pass 29 Sep 2007 98,554 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 98,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 98,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 13 Mar 2006 80,097 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 79,953 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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V316 JJS is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,615 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V316 JJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V316 JJS registered?

V316 JJS is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V316 JJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V316 JJS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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