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S254 NNV

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,094 mi
Last recorded151,094 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 NNV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 151,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 142,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 132,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 123,296 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,287 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Feb 2010 102,301 miles

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

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

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

front plate slightly derteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,745 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 79,075 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 79,075 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,874 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 67,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,952 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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S254 NNV is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S254 NNV, 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 S254 NNV registered?

S254 NNV is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S254 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 NNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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