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X831 NBT

2000 Subaru Forester Gls

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,286 mi
Last recorded131,286 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester Gls97,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 NBT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 124,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 124,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,970 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 116,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 110,965 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 110,965 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,687 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 103,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 96,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 78,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,860 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 68,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,885 miles

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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X831 NBT is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X831 NBT, 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 X831 NBT registered?

X831 NBT is a 2000 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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