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S138 UND

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,915 mi
Last recorded97,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 UND
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,915 miles

All top strut mounts corroded

Both sills heavily undersealed and outer sills hidden with plastic

Front undertray insecure

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

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

Rear cross member and bumper mounting corroded

Underside including suspension components heavily undersealed over corrosion

Fail 25 May 2016 97,892 miles

Brake hose modified and seriously weakened all insecure (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear end (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated ? (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside n/s sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear end (2.5.B.1a)

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

all top strut mountings corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

front inner wings corroded

front undertray insecure

front wheel bearing noise

fuel tank straps and pipes and filler pipes badly corroded

handbrake cables insecure

outer sills covered with plastic

rear underside outer vallances heavily holed with corrosion at bumper mountings

underside heavily undersealed over corrosion

wear in front antiroll bar links and bushes

Pass 22 May 2015 86,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 86,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 77,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around tow bar mounts

Fail 30 Apr 2014 77,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around tow bar mounts

Pass 10 May 2013 76,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 74,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 71,814 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 68,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2009 63,847 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 63,812 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 59,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 55,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 49,502 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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S138 UND is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S138 UND, 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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S138 UND is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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