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V378 GAG

2000 Subaru Forester Gls

Maroon Petrol 21994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,805 mi
Last recorded145,805 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester Gls97,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 GAG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine21,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 145,805 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 145,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 134,382 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 134,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 121,169 miles

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

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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V378 GAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls in Maroon with a 21,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V378 GAG, 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 V378 GAG registered?

V378 GAG is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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