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S104 XWC

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,101 mi
Last recorded180,101 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 XWC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2015 180,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 180,101 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 172,890 miles

wear found in rear roll bar link rods

Pass 7 Jan 2013 165,558 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 165,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 160,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 160,307 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 156,468 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 156,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 151,539 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 147,091 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 147,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 138,569 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 125,165 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 107,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 107,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S104 XWC is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S104 XWC, 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 S104 XWC registered?

S104 XWC is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S104 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 XWC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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