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S417 XDA

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,256 mi
Last recorded105,256 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 XDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,256 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,054 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 97,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,118 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 91,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,743 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,389 miles

n/s/tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,565 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 30,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2007 30,504 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2006 19,059 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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S417 XDA is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S417 XDA, 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 S417 XDA registered?

S417 XDA is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S417 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S417 XDA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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