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J14 DBM

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,589 mi
Last recorded113,589 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 DBM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,589 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 113,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 107,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 100,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 93,379 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 87,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 86,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 79,115 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 73,101 miles

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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J14 DBM is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J14 DBM, 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 J14 DBM registered?

J14 DBM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is J14 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 DBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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