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R900 DKB

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 DKB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 137,358 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2022 137,358 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats have child seats ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 120,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components are corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 107,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded by strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe / suspension corroded

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,563 miles

both rear tyres cracked

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake pipe unions corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,763 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes and unions badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,669 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Rear shock absorbers work unequal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Rear shock absorbers work unequal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rusted.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,041 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 96,041 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,350 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 91,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,302 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 81,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 75,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,019 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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R900 DKB is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R900 DKB, 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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R900 DKB is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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