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V848 DRM

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,907 mi
Last recorded172,907 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 DRM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 172,907 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 166,549 miles

Nearside Front mirror broke

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspension bushes cracking in places

Fail 12 Dec 2017 166,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Front mirror broke

Nearside Front pads wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspension bushes cracking in places

Pass 5 Dec 2016 159,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rusty in places

Fail 5 Dec 2016 159,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rusty in places

Pass 22 Dec 2015 151,934 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 143,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 137,329 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2012 133,128 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2011 129,077 miles

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 20 Dec 2010 124,576 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,895 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2009 110,936 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 100,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 90,489 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 90,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 81,043 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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V848 DRM is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V848 DRM, 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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V848 DRM is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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