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S220 OSL

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,103 mi
Last recorded149,103 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 OSL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 149,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs worn/corroding on inner edge

n/s/f inner cv gator split

slight roughness to n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jan 2010 149,060 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs worn/corroding on inner edge

n/s/f inner cv gator split

slight roughness to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 138,658 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2008 138,658 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2007 121,745 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 106,529 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 106,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 92,225 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 92,225 miles

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

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

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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S220 OSL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S220 OSL, 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 S220 OSL registered?

S220 OSL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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