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S345 NOD

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,330 mi
Last recorded115,330 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS345 NOD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 115,330 miles

exhaust deteriated

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Feb 2014 108,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Feb 2013 100,737 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front inner cv boot split, offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,716 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s inner cv gaitor split

sill covers fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Nov 2009 73,716 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake pads worn low

n/s inner cv gaitor split

sill covers fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,787 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,668 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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S345 NOD is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S345 NOD, 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 S345 NOD registered?

S345 NOD is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S345 NOD safe to buy?

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