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S612 XPP

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,828 mi
Last recorded129,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 XPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 129,828 miles

1 of 5 bulbs not working in high level brake light at time of test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack insecure slightly in deteriorated rubber mounts also oil residue on rack. Advise full clean & re check for leak(s) & check fluid level.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 129,828 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)

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

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

1 of 5 bulbs not working in high level brake light at time of test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack insecure slightly in deteriorated rubber mounts also oil residue on rack. Advise full clean & re check for leak(s) & check fluid level.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,993 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 124,707 miles

Oil leak

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

steering rack rubbers deteriated from oil contamination, not excessive movement but recomend replacement

Pass 3 Jul 2009 120,624 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

steering rack rubber mountings slightly deterriated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 30 Jun 2009 120,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

steering rack rubber mountings slightly deterriated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Jun 2008 115,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 101,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,194 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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S612 XPP is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S612 XPP, 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 S612 XPP registered?

S612 XPP is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S612 XPP safe to buy?

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