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S210 EAP

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

168,725 mi
Last recorded168,725 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 EAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 168,725 miles

All 4 flexible hoses held on with cable ties

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer corroded through outer skin

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2024 165,699 miles

All 4 flexible hoses held on with cable ties

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers fitted to outer sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin

Fail 18 Sep 2024 165,645 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All four flexible hoses fixed to shock absorbers with cable ties

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers fitted on both outer sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin

Pass 18 Sep 2023 162,184 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 162,159 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Showing signs of dampness's bot No excessive leaking ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 161,632 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear subframe bushes perished

Pass 17 Jan 2019 159,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019 159,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 158,043 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 155,197 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 152,117 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 149,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 146,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 143,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 139,443 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 134,767 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 128,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 124,609 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 119,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 113,145 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 103,000 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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S210 EAP is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 S210 EAP, 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 S210 EAP registered?

S210 EAP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 February 1999.

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