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P275 YEU

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,433 mi
Last recorded133,433 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 YEU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 133,433 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 133,433 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,689 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 129,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 117,479 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 108,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 96,599 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 96,599 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,877 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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P275 YEU is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P275 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.

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What year was P275 YEU registered?

P275 YEU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is P275 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 YEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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