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S118 UUJ

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 UUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 110,080 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,894 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level low

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,178 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot is split.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,928 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are slightly corroded.

front brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,147 miles

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

the front brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,888 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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S118 UUJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S118 UUJ, 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 S118 UUJ registered?

S118 UUJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S118 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 UUJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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