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V863 LRN

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

248,019 mi
Last recorded248,019 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 LRN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 248,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake performance not tested brakes not inspected as rear sub frame cross member corroded not safe to be on the road (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported metal brake pipe not secured to body work (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame corroded around mounting bolts not safe t o be driven on the road (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame corroded s o full inspection of rear suspension not carried out (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2016 241,513 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 241,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 235,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

cut in outer sidewall offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 235,302 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

cut in outer sidewall offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2014 229,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 222,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 212,592 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 195,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 181,700 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2010 181,698 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2009 164,177 miles

rear number plate poor con dition

slight corrision underside of vechile

Pass 8 Dec 2008 148,912 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 134,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 113,938 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 113,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 98,164 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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V863 LRN is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V863 LRN, 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 V863 LRN registered?

V863 LRN is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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