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CKZ 3438

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,117 mi
Last recorded163,117 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKZ 3438
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 163,117 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 154,229 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 154,229 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 146,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

body damage to n/s of vehicle.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 137,605 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s/front & o/s/front inner cv boot split

Fail 2 Sep 2008 137,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s/front & o/s/front inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 123,973 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle has damage to n/s inner wing and rear arch no sharp edges.

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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CKZ 3438 is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CKZ 3438, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CKZ 3438 registered?

CKZ 3438 is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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