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X218 MSL

2000 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester Gls97,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 MSL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,527 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X218 MSL is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X218 MSL, 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 X218 MSL registered?

X218 MSL is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X218 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X218 MSL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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