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W952 RYC

2000 Subaru Forester Gls

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,264 mi
Last recorded130,264 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester Gls97,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 RYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 130,264 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 130,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 114,509 miles

Brake pedal non-slip slightly worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 99,848 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 92,264 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 92,296 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W952 RYC is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 W952 RYC, 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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How do I check the history of W952 RYC?

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What year was W952 RYC registered?

W952 RYC is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W952 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W952 RYC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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