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W461 RLS

2000 Subaru Forester Gls

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,604 mi
Last recorded118,604 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester Gls97,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 RLS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 118,604 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 105,285 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 133,874 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres worn inner edges

O/S/F Cross member corroded

O/S/R Metal brake pipes corroded

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

Zone A window damage

Pass 7 Jun 2007 133,874 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres worn inner edges

O/S/F Cross member corroded

O/S/R Metal brake pipes corroded

Zone A window damage

Pass 2 Jun 2006 117,250 miles

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

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

rear slencer corroded

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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W461 RLS is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W461 RLS, 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 W461 RLS registered?

W461 RLS is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W461 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W461 RLS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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