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S386 XHL

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,261 mi
Last recorded194,261 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 XHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2009 194,261 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 178,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 163,149 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 142,419 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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S386 XHL is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S386 XHL, 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

How do I check the history of S386 XHL?

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What year was S386 XHL registered?

S386 XHL is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S386 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S386 XHL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S386 XHL have outstanding finance?

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