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P263 YEU

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 YEU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019
Pass 2 Jul 2018
Pass 15 Feb 2017
Pass 7 Mar 2012 107,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 107,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 101,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 93,336 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 93,335 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P263 YEU is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P263 YEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P263 YEU?

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What year was P263 YEU registered?

P263 YEU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is P263 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 YEU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P263 YEU have outstanding finance?

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