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S234 NCS

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,784 mi
Last recorded178,784 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 NCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 178,784 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 171,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 164,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 157,289 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,864 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 150,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 140,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 131,609 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 119,034 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 106,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,274 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 101,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,910 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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S234 NCS is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S234 NCS, 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 S234 NCS registered?

S234 NCS is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S234 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S234 NCS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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