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S306 VKU

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,545 mi
Last recorded175,545 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 VKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 175,545 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 175,541 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 163,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 154,554 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 154,554 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 144,108 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 133,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 133,898 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 119,206 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 108,647 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 15 Apr 2009 108,647 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,233 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 78,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 78,608 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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S306 VKU is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S306 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S306 VKU registered?

S306 VKU is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S306 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S306 VKU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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