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S269 MNH

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,274 mi
Last recorded155,274 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 MNH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 155,274 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 155,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 152,637 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 152,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 149,744 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 146,863 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 146,863 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 142,844 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 142,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 139,681 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 137,387 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 137,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 134,306 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 134,306 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S269 MNH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S269 MNH, 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 S269 MNH registered?

S269 MNH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S269 MNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S269 MNH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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