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W138 STA

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,991 mi
Last recorded50,991 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 STA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 50,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

vehicle has stretch tyres fitted strong sdvise

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,898 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 40,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,562 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 37,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,069 miles

7 pin tow socket cover not capable of holding plug in place.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,025 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 29,985 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,154 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,718 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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W138 STA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W138 STA, 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 W138 STA registered?

W138 STA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W138 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 STA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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