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K99 ABJ

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,776 mi
Last recorded179,776 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 ABJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 179,776 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stonechip in top left of windscreen outside of swept area

crack in bottom left corner of windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 13 Apr 2017 178,166 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Slight corrosion under body

Windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2017 178,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Slight corrosion under body

Windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2015 176,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 165,971 miles

rear arm bushes worn

Pass 15 Nov 2013 151,658 miles

front disc and pads worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 143,561 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 142,269 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 136,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 132,433 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 127,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 127,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 123,208 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 117,237 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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K99 ABJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K99 ABJ, 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 K99 ABJ registered?

K99 ABJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is K99 ABJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K99 ABJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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