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W398 TDP

2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,492 mi
Last recorded100,492 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD90,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 TDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester S Turbo AWD
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 100,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,588 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 73,588 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 64,675 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,675 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
7,330
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 17
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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W398 TDP is a 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 90,110 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 S Turbo AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W398 TDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W398 TDP is a 2000 Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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