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S269 SNG

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,316 mi
Last recorded51,316 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 SNG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,972 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,969 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,564 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 23,090 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,468 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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S269 SNG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S269 SNG, 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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How do I check the history of S269 SNG?

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What year was S269 SNG registered?

S269 SNG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is S269 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S269 SNG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S269 SNG have outstanding finance?

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