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MCA 856

1999 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,048 mi
Last recorded51,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester Gls100,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCA 856
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,048 miles

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

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

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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MCA 856 is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,070 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 MCA 856, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of MCA 856?

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What year was MCA 856 registered?

MCA 856 is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is MCA 856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCA 856 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCA 856 have outstanding finance?

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