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S204 RVU

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,437 mi
Last recorded155,437 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 RVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2021 155,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 151,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 148,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 143,025 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 133,058 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 126,859 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,792 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,753 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 86,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,616 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,629 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,635 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 51,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,855 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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S204 RVU 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 100%.

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 S204 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S204 RVU?

You can check the full history of S204 RVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S204 RVU registered?

S204 RVU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S204 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 RVU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S204 RVU have outstanding finance?

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